Patricia L. Scherer, 67, of Hiawatha, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

Survivors include her husband, Jim of the home, her children; Jimmy (Emma Lintz) Scherer  and Katie (Tim) Overstreet,her father, Clarence " Bud" Boos, one grandson; Dax Patrick Overstreet, one sister, six brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM, Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Hiawatha, KS.

 The family will receive friends from 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Fisher Community Center, 201 E. Iowa St.   Hiawatha, KS  66434.  

Memorials are suggested to the St. Ann Catholic Church and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S. 7th St.  Hiawatha, KS  66434.

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

Carilyn Kay Blasi, 80, Atchison, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Mosiac Life Care Hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Monday, June 3, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Ziegler, officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Atchison. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Sunday, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity Lutheran School Grant Fund and may be left in care of the funeral home. Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Carilyn Kay Lauffer was born on July 26, 1938 in Atchison, the daughter of Roy William and Marie Johanna (Rathert) Lauffer. Carilyn was a 1956 graduate from Atchison High School and had worked for the Atchison telephone office prior to working for 29 years as a machine operator for Saunders Manufacturing / Golden Star of Atchison, retiring in 2001. Carilyn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Altar Guild, Pastor Ziegler’s Bible Class, Morning Break Bible Study, she was a Kennedy Caller, visited people in the nursing home and was a member of the Beta Sigma Sorority. Carilyn enjoyed scrapbooking and social networking on Facebook.

Carilyn and Kenneth Blasi were married on March 3, 1962 at Sacred Heart Church, Atchison.

Survivors include Carilyn’s husband of 57 years, Ken, of the family home; one son, David (Kim) Blasi, Atchison; two daughters, Denise (Mike) Becerra, St. Joseph, MO, and Dana (Paul) Weaver, Leavenworth, KS; son-in- law, David Paul, Atchison; sister, Marilyn Wohlgemuth, Topeka, KS; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Carilyn was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Deborah Paul and an infant daughter, Dawn Elizabeth Blasi; granddaughter, Dawn Elizabeth Blasi; brother, Ralph Charles Lauffer; sister, Bette Hawkins.

Linda Faye ( Madere) Alexander, 62, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 while visiting her daughter in Ada, Oklahoma.

She was born on September 15, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana the daughter of David John and Cora Elizabeth Puckett Madere. Linda worked as the assistant manager for the Sabetha Pizza Hut for many years. She also was a phone receptionist for Valley Vet Supply in Sabetha. She attended the First Christian Church in Horton, Kansas. Linda married Michael Primeaux, they later were divorced. She then married Wallace "Wally" Alexander, he preceded her in death.

Survivors include two daughters, Stacey (Jeremy) Grimm of Sabetha, Kansas and Kristy (Arkon) Miller of Ada, Oklahoma; a son, Brandon Primeaux of Sabetha, Kansas; brother, Roger (Marcia) Madere of Horton, Kansas and three grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, D.J. Madere, Charlie Madere and Bobby Madere, two sisters, Valerie Greene and Carole Coots, niece and nephew, Elizabeth Smith and Ronnie Meyers.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Horton City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Christian 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

LuEllyn Ruth Reece, 86, passed away on May 24, 2019 at Claridge Court, Prairie Village, surrounded by her family.

LuEllyn was born November 15, 1932 in Horton, Kansas, to Alvin and Tilda Grosfield. She grew up on a farm in Everest, Kansas and was proud of her farming community and Norwegian heritage. She loved books and was an avid reader with books always being her favorite Christmas gift. LuEllyn met her husband, Dwight, attending Zion Lutheran Church in Everest. They were married on August 31, 1952 and celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.

Dwight and LuEllyn lived in many places over the four years Dwight was in the Air Force and one of their favorites was Charleston, South Carolina. They enjoyed walks on the beach and the warm weather. After the Air Force, LuEllyn worked as a Secretary at the Sunflower Ordinance Works while Dwight attended the University of Kansas, until their first son, David, was born. While at KU they became life-long KU Jayhawk basketball fans and enjoyed going to games at Allen Field House.

The couple moved to Prairie Village in 1965 and joined Faith Lutheran Church. LuEllyn was a member of Faith Lutheran Church’s Priscilla Circle, The Faith Book Club, Faith’s Inspirational Book Club, and she served as Chairman of Faith Outreach Committee and numerous other activities associated with the women of Faith Lutheran Church.

LuEllyn was a loving wife and raised three children. She planned many wonderful vacations and family holidays including a trip to Norway.

She is survived by her son, David (Vivian), daughter, Venetia (Mary), son Matthew, granddaughter, Amanda (Jason) and two great grandchildren, Blaize and Ace.

LuEllyn is preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Reece, and her parents, Alvin and Tilda Grosfield. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 9100 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS  66206 on Friday, May 31st from 10:00 am – 11:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am. Burial will be at a later date in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Everest, KS.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 9100 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas 66206-1714, where LuEllyn has been a member since November 2017. Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleyhoge.com.

Melvin E. Kramer, 85, of Axtell, Kan., died May 28, 2019 at Seneca, Kan.

Visitation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, May 30 at the Axtell-Landreth Funeral Home.

Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Thursday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Axtell.

Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 31 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

Burial: St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of the Axtell-Landreth Funeral Home.

Donald Lee Strahm, 67, of Sabetha died Monday, May 27, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas.

Donald Lee Strahm was born April 20, 1952, to Margaret Wilma Walker and LeRoy Arthur Strahm in Sabetha, Kansas. Donald attended school in Sabetha and then played football at Butler County Community college.

From 1972 to1975, he joined the Navy and fought bravely in the Vietnam War. When he returned home, he partnered with his Dad in the family business, Strahm’s Service Station.  Don married his wife, Lorinda Garrett on April 6, 1980. They were blessed with 3 daughters and 39 years of marriage.

Don sold the service station in 1993 when he won his first battle with cancer.
He then worked at Garrett’s Country Mart with his brothers-in-law, Dennis and Doug Garrett until retiring in November of 2017.

Don lived his life in perpetual service to others, which he showed in various ways, including the 35 years he volunteered on the Sabetha Fire Department.  He was also a lifetime member of the VFW and participated in several community organizations.  All who knew him knew that he would always be the first one to respond when you needed help. Throughout his multiple battles with health issues, he always remained positive, upbeat and hopeful for his future. Up until his last day, his first priority was making sure his family was going to be ok. He will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy Arthur and Margaret Wilma.
 
Don is survived by his wife, Lorinda, 3 daughters, Nikki (Kent) Heiman, Tara (Jesse) Ploeger, Natalie (Dennis) Deters, and 8 Grandchildren, Trenton, Madelynn and Kaydence Heiman, Logan and Elsie Ploeger, and Will, Lillian and Emmalynn Deters.

The funeral service will be Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Sabetha.  A visitation will be Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha.  The interment will be made in the Sabetha Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Sabetha Fire Department sent in care of Popkess Mortuary 823 Virginia Sabetha, Kansas  66534.  www.popkessmortuaries.com  

David Eugene Mayer, 70, of Wetmore, KS passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at The Pines South in Holton.

David was born September 4, 1948 in Seneca, KS, the son of Harvey Joseph Mayer, Sr. and Rose Wegman Mayer. He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1966 and lived most of his life in the Wetmore community.

David had served in the United States Navy and was a welder for Atchison Casting from 1972 until his retirement in 2011. He was a member of the Wetmore American Legion and the NRA.

He was married to Regina Louise Levick on April 1, 1970 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She survives. He is also survived by his sons, Justin Curtis Mayer (Chrissy) of Eudora, KS and Clay Thomas Mayer (Olivia) of Ozawkie, KS; his sisters, Carolyn Duffer of Topeka, KS and Rosalie Chase of Kearney, MO; his brothers, Harvey Mayer, Jr. of Topeka, KS and Herbert Mayer of Maple Hill, KS; his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Campbell, Kendall and Corbin.

David was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Beesley and his brother, Arlie Mayer.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, KS. Inurnment with military honors will follow in Wetmore Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Jackson County Friends of Hospice or Wetmore American Legion 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

Victor Eugene Graybill, 65, of Auburn, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Stormont-Vail Hospital on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Vic was born to Peggy Hoffman Graybill on June 29, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas. When he was seven years old his mother married Roger Marteny, who raised Vic and his younger brother, Steven Ray, with Peggy.

He attended Morrill and Sabetha schools and then went to work at various jobs to support his family. Vic retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after more than 25 years of employment.

He loved fishing, cars and “junk”! Vic always enjoyed a good story and loved to sit and reminisce.

Vic was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Peggy Marteny, and his brother Steve.

He is survived by wife, Marilyn of Weatherford, TX; children Kim (Tony) Gudenkauf of Sabetha, Jenny (Loren) Falk of Rossville, Jessica Boos of Auburn, and Gunnery Sergeant Justin Frye (Margarita) of Snead’s Ferry, NC; a brother, Mike (Janelle) Marteny of Falls City, NE and a sister, Julie (Randy) Shafer also of Falls City, NE.

Other survivors include his favorite people in the world, his grandkids: Caleb and Corporal Riley Falk, Jadyn Graybill, Camryn Gudenkauf, Karley and Macie Diehl, and Adelynn, Alondra and Audrey Frye.

Memorial service will be held May 30, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Auburn Christian Church in Auburn, KS, with inurnment at a later date. Flowers may be sent to 11105 SW 89th St, Auburn, KS 66402. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to United Bank and Trust in Sabetha to be donated to The Albany Historical Society.

A.C. Robert “Bob” Berger, 88, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019, very peacefully in the home that he was born in, just as he wished.

Bob has requested cremation and a graveside service, which will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at Mt. Vernon Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Rachel Dannar officiating.  Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Atchison Family YMCA for scholarships and may be sent in care of the funeral home.  Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. 

Bob was born on October 8, 1930, in the west room of his family home at 127 N. Terrace in Atchison, Kansas, the son of A.C. and Minnie (Kuntz) Berger.  He graduated from Atchison High School and attended Kansas State University before earning his petroleum engineering degree from the University of Oklahoma. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Bob served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  He worked in Houston, Texas, as a petroleum engineer before returning to Atchison to join his father’s leather company after a flood and a fire.  Upon his return to Atchison, he began many decades of active involvement serving and leading numerous community organizations, groups, and projects.  Among the organizations were the Atchison Family YMCA, Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce, Santa Fe Depot Trustees, Atchison Area United Way, Courtney S. Turner Charitable Trust Advisory Committee, and Boy Scouts of America where he was an Eagle Scout.

Bob was also a longtime member of a number of organizations including the Atchison Rotary Club, Elks, American Legion, Bellevue Country Club & Pineview Country Club.  He served on the Board of the Exchange National Bank & Trust and was also very active in the Republican Party at the local, state and national levels.

Bob was the retired Chairman of the Board of Berger Company, an international leather and textile company that he founded, and the parent company of Atchison Leather Products Co., a fourth-generation company which was founded in 1908 by his father A.C. Berger.  He was devoted to his family and loved spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and boating. (And going to the casino with his buddies!)

Bob married JoAnn Tauchman on August 17, 1952, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Atchison, KS.  She preceded him in death on October 21, 2014, as did an older brother Walter, and two sisters, Marian and Dorothy.   He is survived by a daughter, Carla Berger Blattner, a son and daughter-in-law Rick and Sally Berger, 4 grandchildren, Bart (Amber) Blattner, Eric (Amy) Blattner, Reed (Becky) Berger, and Sarah (Adam) Berger Bakri.   He also leaves behind 8 great grandchildren, Gwynn and Grant Blattner, Oliver, Henry and Charlie Blattner, Roe and Ramzia Bakri and Beau Robert Berger. 

Barbara Kaye (Metzger) Edelman, 81, of Sabetha died Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.  

Barbara was born on September 14, 1937 the daughter of Phillip Metzger and Bertha (Affolter) Metzger in Sabetha, Kansas.  She grew up and attended school in Sabetha, graduating from Sabetha High School in 1955.  After high school she worked at Metzger Bakery and Cafe.  On March 2, 1958, she was united in marriage to Clifford Edelman in Sabetha.  Following their marriage, they raised their family on a farm southeast of Bern.  When her children were grown, Barbara enjoyed working as a waitress at Buzz Cafe, Daylight Donuts and later at the Sabetha Elementary School cafeteria.  In 2007, Clifford and Barbara moved to the Apostolic Christian West Village apartments in Sabetha.  Clifford passed away on November 5, 2011.

Barbara was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Sabetha.  She enjoyed baking and sharing the baked goods with others.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time and making special memories with her family and friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifford; her son, Terry; her brothers, Eldon Metzger, Ronald Metzger and James Metzger; her sister, Mary Knobloch; and her brother in law, Alvin Banwart.

Barbara is survived by her four children, Randall (Cindy) Edelman of Sabetha, Rodney (Joleen) Edelman of Bern, Pamela (Stan) Wulf of Morris, Minnesota, and Bradley (Teresa) Edelman of Sabetha; four sisters, Phyllis Banwart of West Bend, Iowa, Delores Metzger of Peoria, Illinois, Carol (Doug) Moser of Peoria, Arizona, and Cheryl Metzger of Sabetha; one brother, Clayton (Jean) Metzger of Canby, Oregon; brother-in-law, Dale Knobloch of Rock Rapids, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Doreen Metzger of Gridley, Kansas, Sherrill Metzger of Hendersonville, North Carolina, and Jean Metzger of Morton, Illinois and 22 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Apostolic Christian Church in Sabetha.  A visitation will be Monday, May 27, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha.  The interment will be made in the Sabetha Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Sabetha Community Hospital or the Nemaha County Home Health and Hospice, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia, Sabetha, Kansas  66534.  www.popkessmortuaries.com  

Leona Eileen (Boeding) Olberding, 83, of Seneca, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Life Care Center of Seneca.

Leona was born east of Kelly, KS on December 13, 1935 to Herman and Anna (Haverkamp) Boeding. Leona graduated 8th grade from St. Bede’s Catholic School. After her school years, she worked the family farm and helped women in the area during the time of their pregnancies.  Leona also worked in Kansas City at various ice cream and candy shops during her early adult years.

On December 31, 1953 she married Robert Olberding at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly, Kansas.  When Robert entered the army, they were stationed at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas and then in Fort Lewis, Washington. They enjoyed the army life and made many lifetime friends in which they traveled across the US to visit the rest of their lives. In 1956, they returned to Seneca and for several years ran the Sun Vita Seed test farm east of town.  In 1962 they settled down and purchased a farm south of Corning. Together they ran a Grade A dairy farm and raised their 12 children.  After her children were raised, Leona worked at the Golden Eagle Casino and Seneca Court House where she helped in the processing of documents into microfilms.

In 1995 Robert and Leona purchased the original Olberding homestead west of Seneca where they retired.

Leona was active in the St. Ann’s and St. Patrick’s Altar society, and a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary where she was a past president. She was an avid gardener, impeccable card player, determined bowler, and the greatest maker of coconut cream pies. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren play sports.  Besides her family she was most proud of the GED she earned in 1976 and the number of lives she helped save with her donations of blood.

Leona is survived by her husband Robert and by her 12 children, Duane (Kim) Olberding of Kansas City, Janet (Neil) Conley of Wichita, Barbara (Gerald) Feldkamp of Centralia, Joan (Dan) Rickel of Topeka, James (Jean) Olberding of Seneca, Donna (Kenneth) Wege of Hoyt, Michael (Sara) Olberding of Abilene, Cheryl Broxterman of Hoyt, Colette (Cy) Wallisch of Effingham, Kevin (Valerie) Olberding of Circleville, Angela (Shawn) Wise of El Dorado, and Brian (Mindy) Olberding of Corning. As well she is survived by 43 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 3 more great-grandchildren on the way.

Leona was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Father Damian, Wilbert, Lawrence, and Francis; her sisters, Mary Kremer, Rita Brownsberger, Edna Steinlage, and Rosalia Fangman; grandsons, Ryan Olberding and Shane Olberding; a granddaughter, Mary Love; and a great- granddaughter, Hannah Love.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Rosaries will be prayed on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly. Interment will be made in the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, sent in care of Popkess Memorial Chapel, 814 Castle Street, Seneca, KS 66538. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

Cody Charles “Nek-ti” Nozhackum, 40, of Livermore, CO, formerly of Mayetta, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 as the result of a vehicle accident.

 He was born October 22, 1978 in Holton, KS, the son of LeRoy Jessepe and Linda Nozhackum Tecumseh. Cody graduated from Royal Valley High School in 1997. He had lived most of his life in Mayetta and recently moved to Colorado in 2018.

Cody worked for Sac & Fox Casino for a few years. In 2014 Cody completed is basic wildland fire training and joined the BIA fire family as part of a type 2 hand crew traveling throughout the United States fighting fires and providing support and emergency relief for communities in need. Being a wildland firefighter is hard, dirty, and rough work; yet Cody stuck with it and quickly became known for his optimism and cheerful attitude. Over the years Cody fought fire from the east coast to the west coast working on hand crews, engine crews, and camp crews; impacting more folks lives than can be imagined. No matter how tough things got, you could always count on Cody to be smiling and he will always be remembered for this.

 He was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Cody was preceded in death by his fathers, LeRoy Jessepe and Ralph “Porky” Tecumseh.

 Survivors include his mother, Linda Tecumseh of Mayetta, KS; a sister, Amber Tecumseh (Cody) of Spokane, WA; 4 brothers, Frank Tecumseh (Melissa) of Battle Creek, MI, Nelson Tecumseh (Betty) of Mayetta, KS, Mario Kitchkommie (Nevika) of Mayetta, KS and Paul Jessepe of Topeka, KS. He was known as Shisha Cody to many nieces, nephews and cousins.

TTibekwa/Supper and Wake will be Monday evening, May 27, 2019 at Nozhackum Hall west of Mayetta. Burial will be Tuesday morning at Danceground Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Donna Ireland, 62, of Hiawatha, KS died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, May 22, 2019 at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.

She was born February 26, 1957 in Horton, KS to Donald and Jennie Cramar Ireland. She graduated from Horton High School and continued her educational training through Vocational Rehabilitation in Atchison. She joined Brown County Developmental Services, Inc. in 1982. She lived in the first and only group BCDS Home, and due to her independent living skills was one of the first people to try apartment living which she was very successful. She worked at the Bank of Horton Student Loan Department from 1987 until it closed. She then got a job at Citizens State Bank and Trust in 1990 where she worked with the BCDS crew preparing statements for mailing and was still employed there at the time of her death. She was the cashier in the BCDS Thriftshop since 1994. As the BCDS Cashier, Donna made friends with all the customers and was especially close to several customers knowing about their families, children, and grandchildren. BCDS received many compliments through the years from customers regarding Donna’s friendly, helpful personality when working in the Thriftshop. An employer once said that Donna was “the face of BCDS”.

She was appointed to serve on the Kansas Council of Developmental Disabilities and attended meetings in Topeka, lobbied for funding with the Kansas Legislature and was always a self-advocate for her many friends at BCDS. She was both the President and the Secretary of the Brown/Doniphan Council of Community members. Donna was always a leader regarding political issues. She was a loyal friend to other BCDS folks and was especially proud of her family, especially her sister Sue, and loved spending time with them and sharing stories about them with her friends at BCDS.

Donna enjoyed dances and bowling. She was very involved with the Halloween Parade every year and helped at the Christian Church Bazaar.

She is survived by a sister; Sue (Lester) Soyland of Hiawatha, KS, nieces; Michelle (Dan) Leif of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Susan (fiancé Chris Gormley) Amon of Lee’s Summit, MO, three great nephews; Nicholas & Joseph Leif and Taylor Amon, and great niece Danielle Wotipka.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a niece; Genette Harris.

Memorial Services are planned for 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, KS. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Tuesday. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

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

David N. Simmons 81, of Highland passed away on May 16, 2019 at his home in Highland, Kansas.

David was born October 17, 1937 in Robinson, Kansas at the Kurt Miller’s farm the son of Robert and Cecil Gibson Simmons. He attended school in Troy, Leona, Highland, Bendena, Kansas and Greely Colorado. He told us that John Albert (his cousin) and Him use to ride horses to school every day. As a young boy he got the measles. Later on when he was older he got the mumps and they were very painful. When he was 16 or 17 years old he was living with Uncle Lee in Leona and graduated from the 8th grade in Highland, then graduated Junior High in Greeley. He never knew why his cousin John Albert called him Davy Crocket and his Uncle Dink would call him Abe never knew why they did that.

His family moved back to Highland and he went to Highland High School for three weeks before dropping out to join the Marines.

Dave’s first job was delivering news papers in Greeley Colorado. He also worked at Boeing Airlines in Wichita, worked at a couple gas stations and helped his dad on the farm and did some plumbing. He was the janitor and bus driver for the Highland School District. Growing up he also worked for Ukena’s Hardware and Dawson’s Automotive. He started his own plumbing company and did that until retiring at the age of 65.

When he was younger he remembers scooping coal off the box cars in Leona and was a corn sheller. He made $1.10 an hour and his last job he made $20.00 an hour. He told us in 1962 the gas price was 19 cents a gallon and he remembers Grandpa (Robert Simmons) giving him10 cents to buy a pop and ice cream. His favorite age was 21 because he got out of the service and was able to come home.

On August 26, 1961 Dave married Shirley Hobbs and to this union 4 children were born; Wayne, Gloria, Lori and Jerry. Later they divorced in 1996.

David loved his gardens, raising rabbits which he sold, and always had large strawberry patches. His hobbies were fishing, and gardening. He loved to camp at Perry and Tuttle Creek, because the fishing was great in both these places.

He has traveled to all the states but 4 as he got older, he loved to watch the yellow canaries and the humming birds that came to his feeders outside his window. One year he had two babies that stayed all season and they entertained him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Ruth Ann; three brothers and two sisters, and a grandson Jeremy Tilton.

Survivors include his four children Wayne, Gloria, Lori, Jerry; 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters: Judy Ross, Luella Golden, and Jerry Ruth Davis, and brother; Bill Simmons.

Military Graveside services are planned for Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 10 am at the Highland Cemetery.

Memorials in his name and may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Box 33 Highland, Kansas 66035.

www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Anna "Pa-Da-Sen" Paulette Royal, 49, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her home in Lawrence, Kansas.

She was born on May 17, 1970 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Joe Clay and Leandra Gutierrez. Anna worked as a dental receptionist at the Haskell Health Center. She was a member of the Kickapoo Tribe and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. On November 22, 1997 she married Anthony Michael Royal in Hiawatha, Kansas.

Survivors include her husband, Anthony Royal; mother, Leandra  Gutierrez of Lawrence, Kansas; father, Joe Clay of Shawnee, Oklahoma; son, Cayden Storm Royal of Lawrence, Kansas; daughter, Taylor Leann Royal of Lawrence, Kansas; four brothers, James Alfred Blalock Jr. of Lawrence, Kansas, Joe Clay, Chad Clay and Elliott Clay all of Shawnee, Oklahoma; four sisters, Janelle Elaine Blalock of Lawrence, Kansas, Tonja Taylor, Michelle Jones and Jordan Hunke all of Oklahoma; twelve nephews and seven nieces and three great nieces Native American Church

Services will be at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Kickapoo Community Building on the Kickapoo Reservation where visitation will start at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be at 8:00 A.M. on Saturday at the Kennekuk Cemetery on the Kickapoo Reservation. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Edith "June" Wolska, 87, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Maple Heights Nursing Center in Hiawatha, Kansas.

She was born on June 27, 1931 in Lucy, New Mexico the daughter of John and Edith Gumphrey Power.

June moved to Effingham and the Horton area in the late 1950's and she began working at the Horton Garment Factory, for many years at both locations in Horton and Holton. She was a wonderful seamstress. In 1979 she married Alfred Wolska in Suring, Wisconsin. There June worked in a canning factory. They later moved to New Mexico for several years, returning to Horton in the early 90's. Even at her age, she was most remarkable with her crafts. Her most recent endeavor was quilling, the art of curling thin strips of colored paper into artful designs for earrings, Christmas ornaments, and even larger items as a picture portraying "The Last Supper" and a full size women's floppy hat.

She is survived by a son, Bill (Marcia) Williams Jr. of Horton, Kansas; a daughter, Jan Welton of Bolivar, Missouri; five grandchildren, Dustin (Hollie) Williams of Hiawatha, Kansas, Brandon (Audrey) Williams of Portland, Oregon, Sheli (Larry) McKinney of Bolivar, Missouri, Yuovonne (Doug) Wilson of Bolivar, Missouri, and Sabrina Welton of Washington State; twelve great grandchildren, three step great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. 

June was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Alfred in 2006, grandson, Shaun Buser in 1984, a sister and two brothers.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas where the family will greet friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time.

Memorials may be made to the Maple Heights Nursing Center and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Rick Feighner, 57, of Falls City, NE, passed away May 20, 2019 at Falls City. He was born June 27, 1961 at Falls City to Ronald and Delores (Noyes) Feighner.

Rick was raised at Falls City and joined the Nebraska National Guard as a junior in high school, and then enlisting in the U. S. Army and serving until being honorably discharged in 1997. Following his discharge he moved back to Falls City and worked for White Cloud Casino and as a tribal officer at Sac & Fox. He also drove an employee transport van for the railroad. In 2006 he retired due to his health. He attended Catholic Church.

Rick is survived by his children, Ashley Finke and her husband Aaron of Caseyville, IL, Evan and his wife Melissa of Falls City, Jasmine Bedon and her husband Jasmine of Cerea, Italy, Jason Feighner of Cerea, Italy, mother, Delores of Falls City, brother, Jeff and his wife Kim of Wilbur, NE, sisters, Julie Davis and her husband Kenneth of Reserve, KS, Christa Feighner of Falls City and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Steele Cemetery with Reverend Andrew Chavanak officiating. Military graveside honors by Falls City Ceremonial Honor Guard.

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

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

Father Albert Hauser, O.S.B.  (October 26, 1933 – May 19, 2019.) died peacefully at St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, early Sunday morning, May 19.

Robert Hauser was born in Burlington, Iowa, on October 26, 1933, the son of Joseph and Bernice (Krabbe) Hauser. He graduated from Burlington Catholic High School in 1951.  After two years of studies at St. Benedict’s College, he entered the novitiate of the Abbey in 1953 and was given the monastic name Albert. After profession of First Vows on July 11, 1954, he completed his studies at St. Benedict’s and in 1957 both graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy, and professed his Solemn Vows on July 11.

Father Albert was ordained to the priesthood on May 26, 1960, along with Bishop Herbert Hermes, Father Blaine Schultz, Father Emeric Fletcher, and Father Bruce Swift. For the first four years of his priesthood he served as Vocation Director for St. Benedict’s Abbey. He then served as Registrar and Admissions Director of St. Benedict’s College.

In 1970 Father Albert began a new phase of his life as he took his first parish assignment. He served first as pastor of Sacred Heart, Atchison from 1970-1973. He later served at parishes in Burlington, Iowa; Seneca, Kansas; Overland Park, Kansas; and finally at Axtell and Summerfield, Kansas.

In his last years he bore patiently with illness. His funeral will be celebrated the day before the 59th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

Father Albert was preceded in death by his parents, and by two brothers, Bernard (Mary), and Joseph (Susan Kay). He is survived by two sisters, Mary Lewis, Chatham, Illinois, and Roberta Amenell, Burlington, Iowa. Also surviving are 13 nieces and nephews, the monks of the Abbey, and numerous friends whose lives he touched.

Vespers for the Dead, followed by visitation, will be prayed on Friday, May 24, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Benedict's Abbey.  The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Albert will be celebrated at St. Benedict’s Abbey on Saturday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m., with interment following in the Abbey cemetery.

Memorials in honor of Father Albert may be sent to St. Benedict’s Abbey, 1020 N. Second St., Atchison, KS 66002.

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Jacob Ronald Reiff, 77, of Atchison, Kansas died May 16, 2019 at his home.

There will be no funeral services per family wishes. Memorial contributions are suggest to final expenses and may be sent to Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home. Words of sympathy can be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Jacob was born on August 26, 1942 to Jacob Ronald Reiff and Ruby (Bates) Reiff in Gypsum, KS. Jacob married Rita Betts on August 1, 1980 in Miami, Oklahoma. He worked for Rockwell International until he retired after 33 years. He enjoyed woodworking, painting yard statues, gardening, building go-karts for his grandchildren, and a collector of knifes, clocks and eagles.

He is survived by his sons Charles (Crystal) Reiff, Atchison, Ks, Troy (Vicki) Reiff, Atchison, KS and Preston Reiff, Kansas City, MO. His daughters Jenny (Casey Chappell) Goodman, Effingham, KS, Rhonda Wheeler and Anita Reiff both of Topeka, KS. Two sisters Elizabeth Fisher, Topeka, KS, and Georgetta Como of Lenexa, KS. Seventeen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is preceded by his father, mother, wife, sister Sharon Priddy and son Ronald L. Reiff.

Barbara Elaine Dykstra, 87, Atchison, Kansas died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri. Barbara was born on May 28, 1931, in Atchison to Alfred and Susie (Hopple) Moore. She grew up and went to school in Atchison throughout her childhood.

Funeral services will be Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home, with Rev. Matt Broxterman officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation with the family will precede services on Thursday, from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Christian Church 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.

Barbara graduated from Atchison High School 1949 and a year later married the love of her life, Aaron Lee Dykstra, on August 20, 1950. They raised a daughter and three sons in Atchison and remained together until his death in 2001.

Barbara started working in the office of Electra Manufacturing while still in high school. She continued working at Electra until she had her first child in 1952. She then became a stay at home mom until 1965 when she went to work for Pamida in Atchison. She retired after 20 years with Pamida, most of the time spent as the office manager. Barbara then went to work for the Atchison County Treasurer’s Office. She worked there full-time until 1994 and then worked part-time until 2005 before retiring for good.

Barbara loved her family and was highly involved in her children and grandchildren’s activities. She devoted her time and attention to her children’s education by being a homework checker, room mother, scout leader, and PTA member, serving multiple times as PTA president. She attended all of her children’s school programs and activities and sporting events and attended as many of her grandchildren’s activities as possible, given that they lived as far away as Wichita and Lakin, KS. She also enjoyed playing cards, reading, working puzzles, watching the Royals, and talking politics.

Barbara is survived by her children: Diane Dykstra, Atchison, KS; Kevin Dykstra, Atchison, KS; Mike Dykstra, Lakin, KS; and David and Polly Dykstra, Atchison, KS; her grandchildren: Adrienne and Tim Neaderhiser, Franktown, CO; Allison Dykstra, Overland Park, KS; Blake Dykstra, Manhattan, KS; Chad Dykstra, Kansas City, MO; and Nathan Dykstra, Manhattan, KS; her three great granddaughters: Liberty, Caydence, and Sierra Neaderhiser of Franktown, CO, and her beloved sister, Sue Billington, Watauga, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Virginia Dunn Koons, 91, Valley Falls, died Sunday, May 19, 2019, at FW Huston Senior Living Center at Winchester. She was born June 5, 1927, at Nortonville, the daughter of Ernest and Anna Brown Heineken.
    Virginia graduated from No. 12 Grade School north of Valley Falls and from Nortonville High School in 1945. She received her Teachers Training Certificate from Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia and taught for three years at Swabville Rural School northwest of Valley Falls.
    She married William A. “Bill” Dunn, May 7, 1947, at Nortonville. They farmed north of Valley Falls. Virginia was a master seamstress. She fashioned school uniforms, wedding dresses, and other clothing for special occasions.
    Bill died from injuries as a result of a farm accident, July 17, 1976. Virginia became employed as office manager at Ray Christian Jewelers in Topeka. She later worked in the office of Countryside Veterinarian Clinic at Valley Falls.
    She married Edward T. Koons, Sept. 2, 1977, at the home he had built in Valley Falls. He died Dec. 21, 2009.
    Virginia was a member of the Valley Falls United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School and held various offices in the church and the United Methodist Women.   
She was instrumental in opening The Clothes Closet, a charitable ministry of the church, and served as a manager and as a volunteer.
    She was past member of the Topeka District UMW Team and the Board of Global Ministries of the Kansas East Conference. Virginia was a life member of Grahem-Herbers Post 3084 VFW Auxiliary, and belonged to the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club, both in Valley Falls.
    Survivors include her son, Phil (Donna) Dunn, Valley Falls, her daughter, Gail (Dale) Jepson, Meriden, four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
    Virginia’s family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at FW Huston Senior Living Center for the many years of care that they provided.
    The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, at the Valley Falls United Methodist Church. Grahem-Herbers Post 3084 VFW Auxiliary will also conduct a Memorial Service at the church. Burial will follow at the Valley Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time. 
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Falls United Methodist Church or to the Winchester United Methodist Church, and sent c/o Mercer Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are welcome at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Albert Leo Winkler, age 90, of Kelly, passed away on May 17, 2019 at Crestview Nursing & Residential Living in Seneca surrounded by his children. His beloved wife, Ellen, preceded him in death on March 6 of this year. Albert was born on December 21, 1928 in Kelly, Kansas, the son of Eugene and Philomena Kongs Winkler. His first school was a one-room schoolhouse. He later went to Kelly schools, graduating from St. Bede’s High School in Kelly, and went to St. Benedict’s College in Atchison, Kansas.  

In 1951 he left college to join the United States Marine Corp. While stationed in Korea from December 1951 to December 1952, he participated in operations against enemy forces in South and Central Korea. His specialty was artillery survey work. His Battalion was assigned to provide calculation of survey coordinates for protecting the UN truce negotiators in the village of Panmunjom. The survey team was reputed to be the most precise and accurate in the 8th Army. He was injured during combat and awarded the Purple Heart. He also was awarded the National Defense Medal, Korean Service Medal and UN Service Medal. In 2002, he participated in a Korean War Veterans Revisit Tour, returning to the village of Panmunjom and forward outposts along the DMZ.

On January 17, 1953, Albert married Ellen Haverkamp at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict, Kansas while on his leave from the Marine Corps. They initially lived at the Marine base in 29 Palms in California, and then moved to their farm south of Kelly. While farming full time and starting a family, he was determined to complete his college degree, and did so by commuting to Manhattan, Kansas, 72 miles each way. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Economics in 1967.

In 1967 he was awarded a fellowship to attend graduate school. At the age of 39, and with his 8th child on the way, Albert and Ellen moved the family to Manhattan, Kansas where, during the next three years Albert completed coursework for his Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Economics. His Ph.D. was awarded in 1972. They moved to various college towns where Albert taught and he and Ellen raised their nine children. His teaching stops included Kansas State University, Purdue University Calumet Campus, Fort Hays State University, Johnson County Community College and Highland Community College.

They returned to their farm south of Kelly in 1987 and raised cattle. During this time, Albert farmed, managed the Seneca Elevator, taught night classes for Highland County Community College, did crop adjusting and sold seed. He served as President of the Nemaha County Historical Society. In 2012 they moved to Seneca.

Albert and Ellen celebrated their 50thanniversary in 2003 and their 66th anniversary in 2019.
Albert was a positive man by nature and shared that with countless people. He enjoyed his work in many fields and took special pride in fixing things as economically as possible. Albert had a lifelong passion for physical activity: running, swimming and working. He was very health conscious and enjoyed studying the impact of nutrition on the diet and its ability to improve the quality of life.

He was a loving husband and father who silently took pride in his family’s activities and quietly corrected any wrongdoing. He enjoyed coaching sports when his children were growing up and thoroughly enjoyed traveling around the state of Kansas watching them play high school and collegiate sports.

Albert had a deep and unwavering faith. Praying the Rosary was a constant in the family household and on car trips over the years. He was a member of St. Bede’s Parish in Kelly, and the Knights of Columbus.

Albert is survived by his nine children: Joan (Jim) Lueger, Seneca, Jayne (Bart) Harvey, Carmel, IN, Mary (Owen) Geisz, Fairway, KS, Joe (Susan) Winkler, Lincoln, NE, Rod (Sharon) Winkler, Sabetha, KS, Mark (Dawn) Winkler, Corning, KS, Bonnie (Jim) Wetzel, Palos Heights, IL, John Winkler (former wife, Lena Gruenbacher), Manhattan, KS, and David (Kara) Winkler, Prairie Village, KS; 27 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren with 3 on the way; two brothers, Marvin (Theresa) Winkler, LeRoy (Eunice) Winkler, sister-in-law Lillian (Clarence) Engelken, and life-long friends Tom and Sue McGuire, and many nieces and nephews.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Philomena Winkler, brother and sister-law Linus and Lucille Winkler, and sister and brother-in-law Eleanor and Raymond Hermesch.

Rosaries will be prayed at Lauer Funeral home on Tuesday, May 21st at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Bede’s Church in Kelly on Wednesday, May 22nd at 10:30 AM, with burial following in St. Bede Cemetery.

Memorials may be left with Lauer Funeral Home for the Benedictine Sisters at Mount St. Scholastica, Nemaha County Historical Society, or the Manhattan Catholic Schools.

Shirley  Jean (Whetstine) Twombly passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the age of 80.  She was a resident of Two Timbers Residential Care Facility in Highland, Kansas.

Shirley was born on January 8, 1939 in Troy, Kansas to R.B and Mildred (Roberton) Whetstine.  She was the fourth of nine children.   Shirley graduated from Troy High School in 1956 and later continued learning by taking classes at Highland Community College.

Shirley married George Paul Twombly on July 6, 1956 in Fanning, Kansas.  She worked as a telephone operator in Troy until they began raising their family.  Then, Shirley and George farmed together for many years.  In 1985, she took a position at Highland Community College, first in the mail room and then she transferred to the library where she found reward and joy in serving the students of the college.  She began retirement in 2005.

She was a lifelong member of the Community of Christ Church in Fanning, serving in many capacities including the priesthood office of Elder.

One of Shirley’s greatest joys in life was teaching her grandchildren how to have an adventure and to love nature.  She also loved taking trips with her sisters.

Shirley was  preceded in death by her husband, George on October 13, 1999.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Ray Lee and Bill Whetstine, sister, Ina Faye Overdick and a nephew, Gary Ray Sutton.

Shirley is survived by her 3 sons; Mark Twombly (Lisa) of Troy, Kansas

                      John Paul Twombly (Kelly) of Highland, Kansas

                      Matthew Twombly (Terri) of Baldwin City, Kansas

         8 grandchildren; Garrett Twombly, Morgan Johnson (Jay), Madison Twombly (Ryan Kaplan), Taylor Marriott (Jesse), Isaac Twombly, Connor Twombly, Alex Twombly and Quinn Twombly.

        2 great-grandchildren; Max and Devin Johnson

 Sisters; Margaret Sutton, Ruth Cluck(Butch), Marcia Masters (Gary) and Mildred “Bea” Koehler(Bill) all of Troy, Kansas

                   Brother, Roger Whetstine (Sheila) of Troy, Kansas

       Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

FUNERAL:  Monday, May 20, 2019 – 10:30 A.M.

             At:  Community of Christ Church in Fanning, Kansas

            Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery in Troy, Kansas

 Visitation:  Family will receive friends Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 5-7 pm at the church.

       Memorials:  Community of Christ Church “Camp Farwesta” or Highland Community College Foundation

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William Scott Meade, infant son of Scott and Katlin Meade of Centralia, passed peacefully on May 13, 2019.  William was born on December 27, 2018 and smiled throughout his 4 ½ months; bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched.

During his brief visit on earth, he enjoyed fire trucks, cuddling with his Winnie the Pooh Bear, and being held close by his parents and grandparents. He was loved by all who met him, and will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his twin brother, Kameron; paternal grandparents, Bill and Lisa Meade of Centralia; maternal grandparents, Wayne and Kathie Butler of Temple, Texas; paternal aunt and uncle, Samantha and Darren Watkins and their children, Justin, Hope and Bentley all of Centralia; parental aunt, Brandi Meade of Centralia; maternal aunt and uncle, Elise and Tyler Coker and cousin baby Coker all of Belton, Texas; maternal great-grandparents, William and Elizabeth Bunce of Linwood, Kansas; and many great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins who loved William very much.

He was preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Ronald and Mary Meade and Donald and Leta Schilling; and maternal great-grandparents Robbie and Patricia Butler.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 6-8 PM at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.  Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 10:30AM at the Seneca North Ridge Church. Interment will follow at the Centralia City Cemetery, with a balloon release.  

Memorials will be designated later. To express messages of sympathy and support visit,  www.lauerfuneralhome.com

Tamara Louise Boatright, 61, of Muscotah, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from a stroke at the Mosaic Life Care Center in St. Joseph, Missouri after being life flighted Sunday afternoon on May 5th.

She was born on March 25, 1958 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of John and Judith La Joie Brown. Tamara graduated from A.C.C.H.S. in Effingham, Kansas. She was a homemaker and a devoted mother. On April 9, 1976 she married Gary Boatright in Atchison, Kansas.

Survivors include her husband, Gary Boatright of the home, Muscotah, Kansas; mother, Judith Brown of Muscotah, Kansas; daughter, Jennifer La Joie of Muscotah, Kansas; son, Matthew Boatright of Kansas; four brothers, John Michael Brown of Muscotah, Kansas, James Brown of Sabetha, Kansas, Jeff Brown of Muscotah, Kansas and Danny Brown of Hutchinson, Kansas; 3 granddaughters, Lois La Joie of Muscotah, Kansas, Savannah Boatright and Charlotte Boatright of Petaluma, California.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Brown and her paternal grandparents.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas where the family will greet friends from 10:30 until service time. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com
 

Anthony Craig Walker, 54, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 on the Kickapoo Reservation.

He was born on November 21, 1964 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Stanford and Loretta Simon Walker. Anthony was a over the road truck driver. He was a member of the Sac-N-Fox Tribe of Oklahoma.

Survivors include his companion of 39 years, Charlene Taylor of Lees Summit, Missouri; two sons, Robert Walker of Lees Summit, Missouri and Bradford Walker of Kansas City, Kansas; brother, Raymond Evans Walker of Kansas City, Kansas and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Phillip Walker and two sisters, Anita Walker and Shirley Hoskins.

Funeral services will be at the Kickapoo Community Building on the Kickapoo Reservation at 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 18, 20019. Burial will be at the Kennekuk Cemetery on the Kickapoo Reservation on Sunday morning at 9:00 A.M. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Galen J. Strathman, 88, of Seneca, KS, died Monday, May 13, 2019.

He was born on November 16, 1930, to Frank C. and Josephine Burdiek Strathman, on a farm south of Baileyville. He attended Center Country School and graduated in 1948 from Sacred Heart High School. He helped his Dad on the farm until he was drafted into the US Army on January 20, 1953. He carried the rank of Sergeant at the time of his discharge in 1955. He returned to Nemaha County and purchased the family farm; raising crops and cattle.

Galen married Maxine Broxterman on July 21, 1990 at Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville. From 1990-1997, the couple lived on the farm; before moving to Seneca.

He enjoyed raising cattle, playing cards and Bingo, attending dances and completing a puzzle. He was a member of St. Peter of Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, the St Joseph Society, Knight of Columbus Counsel 1769 and the America Legion Earl Taylor Post 21.

He is preceded in death by three brothers, Adrian, Sylvester and Joseph H. Strathman; and three sisters, Eileen Strathman, Bernice Strathman, and Frances Kramer.

Galen is survived by his wife, Maxine of Seneca; two sons, Gary (Julie) Spring of Rossville and Jeff (Michele) Spring of Seneca; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and wo sisters, Darlene Haug, of Seneca and Mary Kay Fangman of Topeka.

Rosaries will be prayed at 2 and 7 P.M. at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baileyville.

Memorials are for COINS for a Cause and/or Sts. Peter and Paul Church.

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

Lola Marguerite Newell Zwahl, 88, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the North Pines in Hiawatha, Kansas.

She was born on February 4, 1931 in Manhattan, Kansas the daughter of Raymond and Sibyl Smith Newell. Lola graduated from Onaga High School in 1949. She married Elvin C. Zwahl in Onaga in 1957. Lola was a homemaker and a devoted mother.

Survivors include her husband, Elvin C. Zwahl of the North Pines, Hiawatha, Kansas; a son, Pat Zwahl of Atchison, Kansas; two daughters, Laura Zwahl of Lawrence, Kansas and Susan Deckinger of Hiawatha, Kansas; sister, Rosalee O’Roke of Onaga, Kansas; eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas where the family will greet friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Burial will be at the Wetmore Cemetery. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Dennis Raymond Bergman, 70, of New London, Iowa, died Saturday, May 11, 2019 after a 3 year battle against cancer. He was born December 6, 1948 to Wilfred and Rosella Bergman of St. Benedict, KS. On May 4, 1968 he married Judy K. Rettele. He served as an Army medic during the Vietnam war from 1968- 1970 where he was wounded and later received a purple heart.

Besides his wife, Dennis is survived by two daughters, Angie Crandall & Cherie Watznauer one son Kevin Bergman nine grandchildren six sisters: Karen Rottinghaus, Elaine Theel, Rosalyn Neary Alice Wietharn, Brenda Haug, & Mary Bergman, and five brothers: Stephen Bergman, Frank Bergman, Gary Bergman, John V. Bergman, & Brian Bergman.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, May 15, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant, IA. Visitation will begin at noon Tuesday, May 14, at the Elliott Chapel, New London, IA with the family receiving friends from 5 - 7 PM. www.elliottfuneralchapel.com

Byron Lear, 85, of Aurora, Colorado, formerly of Bern, Kansas, died on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Byron was born on May 29, 1933 to Chloe Amos Lear and Venner Lear, at the farm home two miles west of Bern, Ks. Byron lived and farmed the family farm, until late October 2010 (except for his time with the Navy).

Byron attended the Ehrsam Country School thru 4th grade; he then attended Bern Schools where he was given the nickname “Cotton”. He graduated in 1951. After high school, he helped his father farm and completed courses at Utilities Engineering Institute in Chicago, Illinois. He served with U.S. Navy Seabees, stationed in the Philippines where he was known as “Whitey,” from 1953 to 1957.

After the Navy he came home to farm with his father, until his father’s passing in 1967. Byron continue to farm various crops, raised cattle and hogs. For health and family reasons, Byron and Toby moved to Aurora, Colorado in October 2010.

Byron, December 1973, married Toby W. Martineau and instantly acquired two children: Roxanne age 14 and Rick age 8.

Byron was a member of the Bern United Methodist Church.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Venner in 1967, his mother Chose in 1976, and his sister, Beulah in 1996.

Byron is survived by his wife, Toby, of Aurora, Colorado; two step-children Roxanne Calderone of Grand Junction, Co and Rick Martineau of Los Alamos, N.M. and extended family.

Funeral Services will be held at the Bern United Methodist Church at 10AM on Friday, May 17, 2019. Burial will be in the Bern Cemetery, with Military Honors.

Memorials may be left in Byron’s memory to Bern United Methodist Church or The Denver Hospice,501S. Cherry St., Denver, Co 80246.

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

Scarlett Jane Meng was born May 7, 2019 to Jared and Katie (Smith) Meng and passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her uncle Jake Meng and great-grandparents.

Scarlett is survived by her parents, Jared & Katie Meng

                                          Maternal grandparents, Sherman & Mary Jane Smith

                                          Paternal grandparents, Norman & Julie Meng

                                          2 great-grandmothers

                                          Numerous aunts, uncles & cousins

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, May 16, 2019

   At the Troy Christian Church in Troy, Kansas

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service at the church. Friends may call after 9 A.M. Wednesday at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.

Memorials: Scarlett Jane “Letty” Meng Memorial Fund.

Eugene F. Kramer, 87, of Leavenworth, died, Sunday, May 12, 2019. On the morning of Oct. 3, 1931, just as the first rays of sun appear in the east, the sound of a newborn baby could be heard. Herbert and Laura (Wagner) Kramer were blessed with a baby boy.

He was given the name Eugene Francis Kramer, two weeks later he was baptized into the Catholic faith and remained an avid Catholic his entire life. At the age of 6, he started school at a little country school.

Eugene graduated from Easton Rural High School.

As a young boy, Eugene was always interested in the farm. He grew up on the farm that was his grandfather Wagner’s and remained in the same community his entire life. In his youth, Eugene joined 4-H and was a very active member, winning many awards for his crops and livestock at the county fair. He was on a judging team for four years, was selected as a member of “Who’s Who” and a state winner in Soil Conservation

Later Eugene was a junior leader and an adult 4-H leader where he served on the Leavenworth County extension council for eight years as secretary and treasurer.

He was a member of the Catholic Church, served on the Parish Council Cemetery Committee, Lector and Lay Minister.

Eugene was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2885 for over 50 years and served in various offices. He was a member of the LV County Farm Bureau and served eight years on the board. He was also a member of the Mid American Association of Conservation District and received an outstanding conservation award for his work. Eugene was part of the Leavenworth County Beef Association and served on its board for eight years. He loved his cattle and was always ready to show them.

He served four years on the USD #449 school board, was a member of the Easton Lions Club where he held various offices and was the chairman in 1966.

Eugene was a member of the Hazelnut Crackers square dance club and Eagles Lodge.

He was very active in soil conservation work, speaking at the first conservation Conference in Lincoln, Neb. in 1972. Later Eugene worked as an Ag. consultant for five years. In 1980, he was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to help conduct land use seminars in the four state area of Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and Missouri. He worked as a field man in soil work for Agri-Marketing and the Phoenix Co. He was a seed salesman for Cargill, Golden Harvest and Midland for many years and was in the Vigortone feed business for almost 30 years.

On April 11, 1959, Eugene married Juanita Noll. They were the parents of two children, Anthony B. and Peggy R.

After his first marriage, he married Eileen Wilk. She survives at the home. He became the stepfather of Eileen’s three children, Raymond, Kenneth and Theresa. Eugene is survived by his two children, his three step-children, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Eugene was a kind and loving person, he loved to give to others in many ways especially at Christmas time.

Visitation beginning with the rosary will be from 6 to 8 p.m. p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the R.L. Leintz Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, at St. Joseph Church, with Rev. David McEvoy, O.Carm. and Rev. Greggory Houck, O.Carm. as co-celebrants. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Lawrence Cemetery or The Activities Fund for FW Houston in Winchester, Kan.

Cecil Lee Bowser, 89, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Medicalodge Jackson County with family by his side. He was born July 31, 1929 in Mayetta, KS, the son of Cecil F. and Effie (Johnson) Bowser.

Cecil Lee graduated from Holton High School in 1947. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifelong Jackson County farmer and stockman.

He was a member of the Potawatomi United Methodist Church, Banner Grange and life member of Holton V.F.W. Post 1367 and American Legion Post 44. Cecil Lee was a board member for South Holton Grade School, Jackson Farmers Inc., Potawatomi United Methodist Church, Banner Grange and the Jackson County Conservation District Board.

Cecil Lee married Betty J. Knouft on January 2, 1954 in Lawrence, KS. They celebrated over 65 years of marriage.  Survivors include his wife, Betty Bowser of the home; 2 sons, Mike Bowser (Grace) of Mayetta, KS and Steve Bowser (Cecelia) of Holton, KS; a daughter, Elizabeth Holaday (Darin) of Holton, KS; 9 grandchildren, Nicholas Bowser (Jessica), Erika Poppelreiter (Bryan), Jarrod Bowser (Sarah), Marc Bowser (Alisha), Zachary Bowser (Lauren), Anne Bowser, Garrett Holaday, Ethan Holaday (April) and Sarah Holaday and 8 great-grandchildren with “one on the way”.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Doris Kitrell, Maurine Calderwood and Alberta Townsend and 2 brothers, John F. and Lyman W. Bowser.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. Memorials may be given to the Holton Community Hospital Hospice or Medicalodge Jackson County Activity Fund c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Stephen Hundley, 31, of Lincoln, NE, passed away May 10, 2019 at Lincoln as a result of an automobile accident. He was born December 2, 1987 at Falls City to Charles and Joyce (Linderman) Hundley.

Stephen was raised at Falls City and graduated Falls City High School in 2006. Following graduation he moved to Lincoln and worked various jobs. He returned to Falls City and worked for Drillwell LLC until moving back to Lincoln in November of 2018 where he became employed by A-J Roofing. He attended Good News Assembly of God Church at Falls City.

Stephen is survived by his parents, Charles and Joyce of Falls City, brother, Mark and his wife Shauna of Hickman, NE, sisters, Becky Butterfield and her husband Jesse, Rachel Samuels, Sara Jeffords and her husband Chad and Deborah Hundley all of Lincoln, and ten nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Good News Assembly of God Church with Pastor Tim Boatright officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Zion Cemetery.

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

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

Jeannine E. Crotty, age 88 of Auburn, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at her home in Auburn.

Survivors include her children and spouses Kathleen and Dan Sullivan of Papillion; John and Debi Crotty of Auburn; Douglas and Laurie Crotty of Corvallis, OR; Kent and Tanya Crotty of Auburn; Paul and Paula Crotty of Sarasota, FL; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren (and one on the way); sister Jeannette Yoakum of Independence, KS; sister-in-law Mary Crotty of Tulsa, OK; brother-in-law Duane Crotty of Muskogee, OK; other relatives and friends.

A funeral service is Tuesday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Auburn. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery near Auburn. 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.

Memorials are suggested to the Performing Arts Center or First United Methodist Church.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

Wilma J. (Taylor) Kaelin, 87, of Wathena, Kansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 10, 2019 at her home.

Wilma was born on October 17, 1931 in Troy, Kansas to Ralph & Mary (Clary) Taylor.

She was a cook for the Wathena Schools, retiring in 1993.  Wilma loved to travel, especially to the mountains of Colorado. She enjoyed oil painting and had a soft heart for animals. Wilma had deep faith in God and family was a big part of her life.

Wilma married Kenneth Kaelin on January 20, 1960 in Wathena, Kansas. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents & a sister, Ida Keller.

Survivors; Daughters, Marcelleene Orcutt, Maryland Kaelin, Kathleen Hine (Dennis) and Lori Cavener (Mike).

                  Sons, Roy (Shelley) & Donald Kaelin

                  10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren

                  Sisters, Colleene Duncan (Pete) & Carol Smith (Corky)

                  Brother, Ralph Taylor (Connie)

                  Numerous nieces & nephews

Wilma’s family would like to give a special thank you to Rachel for her care to her grandmother and the St. Croix Hospice.

Graveside Service: 11:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 14, 2019

    At the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas.

Visitation: 10:30 A. M. Tuesday 1 hour prior to graveside service a the Harman- Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas. Friends may call after 12 noon Monday.

Memorials: St. Croix Hospice or the Wathena EMS.

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Justina Theresa Clements (Tina), 90, Overland Park, Kansas, died peacefully at home on May 7, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am on Saturday, May 18th 2019 at St. Joseph’s Church, Atchison. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atchison. A parish rosary will be prayed at 6:30 pm on Friday, May 17th, at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica, Maur Hill-Mount Academy, or St. Benedict’s grade school and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Justina was the youngest of four children born to Justina and Martin Schappler in Atchison, Kansas on January 13, 1929. The Schappler family owned a grocery store where Tina’s father allowed her to fill a bag of candy every Saturday. When she ran out of candy early, which was often, her father teased her by saying, “Mama may I have.” Tina’s extraordinary sweet tooth lasted her entire life and was passed on to three generations. Tina grew up on the same block in Atchison as her grandparents and around the corner from her cousins, instilling in her a love of being surrounded by family. She was educated at St. Benedict’s grade school and Mount St. Scholastica Academy where she was in the first graduating class after the end of World War II. She then attended Mount St. Scholastica College. While in college, Tina worked at Schmierer’s Drug Store where many college boys came to eat. This was where she met Jim Clements, the captain of St. Benedict’s College football team. Schappler’s grocery store was closed on Monday May 30, 1949 to celebrate the marriage of Tina and Jim.

Tina was devoted to her faith, which she lovingly shared with her family. She was kind, laughed easily, and loved to dance to Big Band music with Jim. A natural athlete, Tina played golf until just a few years ago and enjoyed playing bridge, mahjong, and dominoes with her buddies. She was competitive and treasured winning, another trait she passed on to her children. Tina and Jim loved to travel and enjoyed spending winters in the California desert.

Over the years, Tina played many roles. She was Sis to her two brothers and sister, Coach or Teenie to Jim, Mom to seven children, Granny T to 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, and friend to many near and far. Tina was a prolific card writer and if you knew her, you likely received a card on some occasion, or for no reason at all. Tina should be in the Hallmark Hall of Fame.

Tina joyfully celebrated her 90th birthday on January 13, 2019 in Kansas City with her family during a snowstorm and with an eye on the KC Chiefs playoff game.

Tina is survived by her children of whom she was extremely proud; Jack and Carol Clements, Marty and Linda Clements, Marianne and Larry Tympanick, Sue and Mark Untersee, Jan and Terry Miller, Peggy and Jerry Greenfield, and Kevin and Cel Clements. Her brother Rev. Norbert Schappler, O.S.B. and sister-in-law Jane Schappler also survive her. Her husband Jim, her brother John, and sister Sr. Martinette Schappler, C.S.J, preceded Tina in death.

Big Jim awaits her in heaven with “just a little something sweet.”

Tina’s family would like to thank Lucille Tutera and Connie and Anthony Mendolia for making Tina a part of their family for many recent years.

Chaplain Jack Edmond Albright, 91 went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at his home in Atchison, KS.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the First Christian Church with Rev. Matt Broxterman and Rev. Russ Cooper officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Inurnment will immediately follow the memorial service at the Columbarium at Sunset Memory Gardens, Atchison. Memorial donations may be made to the Atchison County Food Pantry at FCC or FCC Church Choirs or St. Croix Hospice, sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Words of sympathy and remembrances may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Jack was born on April 16, 1928 in Childress, TX the son of Joseph Earl and Estol Augusta (Monroe) Albright. Jack earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wayland University of Plainview, TX and Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Seminary, Ft. Worth, TX. While attending seminary, he worked at General Dynamics, Ft. Worth as a photographer for eight years. He was certified as a Chaplain in Topeka, KS; ministered in Texas, New Mexico and here in Kansas. He was certified as a Neuro-Linguistic therapist in 1983. He has been ordained for 67 years as of August 2018. Jack was the chaplain/minister for the Atchison Youth Center for twelve years, before retiring in 1992. He continued to minister in twenty-nine different local churches filling in when asked to preach and teach God’s Word. He was instrumental in getting the Ministerial Alliance of Atchison organized and was President. Jack and his wife Marilyn have led a grief counseling and support group called “Growing Through Loss and Grief, for the community through Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home for over 25 years. He was a published author of several books, newspaper articles and columns in the Atchison Globe for over 25 years. He wrote poetry, as well as did drawings, and was very interested in photography. He also enjoyed woodworking, silver smithing and making jewelry, as well as playing the guitar and listening to music.

Jack was married to Marilyn Sue (Megli) Busche on July 4, 1987 at the First Christian Church. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include children; Gregory N. (Naida) Albright, Cambria, CA; Kathy Lynn Merrifield, Shawnee, KS; Arthur F. (Marti) Busche, Irving, TX and Arlana Morgan, Gretna, LA and a sister, Sylvia R. Steen, Plainview, TX; eight grandchildren; Anya Albright; Jill (Joey) Chenier; Jimi Morgan; Lauren (Jim) Murillo; Arthur Busche IV (Ashley LaFarlett); Sydney (Adam) Bellinder and Luci and Joey Martinez; eight great-grandchildren; Caleigh, Bella, Angelique and Baby on the Way Murillo; Conner and Avery Chenier; Grayson Busche and Theo Bellinder. His parents and a brother Eugene A. Albright preceded him in death.

Louis H. Betts, 66 years old, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his
home surrounded by his family.

Memorial services will be Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Interment of cremated remains will be at a later date in Sugar Creek Cemetery, Rushville, Missouri. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, one hour preceding the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Croix Hospice and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom final care has been entrusted. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.arensbergpruett.com .

Louis was born on February 8, 1953, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of G. Harold Betts and Mary Ann Davenport. He attended public grade schools and graduated from Atchison High School in 1971. He was employed with Rockwell International as a Maintenance Supervisor for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking but especially loved the time he spent with his grandchildren.

Louis was a member of St. Benedict Parish, participating at St. Joseph’s Church and was a
member of the Sacred Heart Council #723 of the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his children, Mike Moriaty, Platte City, MO; Ashley Hobbs, Atchison, KS;
sisters, Mary Johanna (Dennis) Thummel, Cameron, MO; Regina Hund, Atchison, KS; brothers,

George (Karen) Betts, St. Joseph, MO; Paul (Angela) Betts, Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren,
Mia and Macy Moriaty, Eme and Ethan Eckert, Kurt Peden; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lee Fred Ukele, well known Sabetha farmer, age 60 passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 peacefully surrounded by his family at University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.  

Lee was born on August 22, 1958 in Sabetha, Kansas to Marshall and Geneva (Brigham) Ukele.  He attended Excelsior Country School, Sabetha Elementary School, Junior High School and High School and graduating in 1976.  He participated in football, wrestling, 4-H and FFA.  He attended Highland Community College and graduated in 1978.  He also attended Kansas State University taking classes in agri-business.  He returned to farm with his brother, Stephen on the Ukele family farm around the Berwick area.  They created a diversified grain crop and commercial livestock business. 

He married Carmen Kay Baumgartner on March 27, 1999.  To this union three children were born, Tanner Marshall, Carson Samuel and Marlee Geneva.  Lee was a loving husband, father and devoted uncle.  He was well known for his true business savvy and work ethics at farming operations, remarkable memory for facts and figures and ways to achieve success and having fun with family and friends.  He had a sunny disposition and genuine concern for the well-being of others. Lee and family attended NorthRidge Church in Sabetha. He was on the board of directors for the United Bank and Trust, the Nemaha County FSA Community Committee, and several social committees.  His family was always the top of his list.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Carmen Kay; his daughter, Marlee Geneva; his brother, Stephen Marshall; his uncles, Fred Ukele and Gerald Summers; his aunt, Dorothy Summers; and his cousins, Jim Summers and Kim Summers.

Lee is survived by his sons, Tanner Marshall and Carson Samuel both of Sabetha; his sisters, Pamela Day Ukele of Hannibal, Missouri and Paula Sue Miller (Alan) of Shawnee, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Pamela Sue Ukele of Sabetha; numerous nieces and nephews; and Lee’s family extended to the Leonard Baumgartner family and cousins, Beth Mazzola Summers, Gary and Sylvia Summers, Jeri and Janice Summers, Jon and Janet Summers, Kirk and Stefni Summers, who loved Lee like a brother.   

Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the NorthRidge Church in Sabetha.  A visitation will be Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the NorthRidge Church in Sabetha.  The interment will be made in the Sabetha Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Carmen and Marlee Memorial Scholarship Fund, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia, Sabetha, Kansas  66534. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

Doug Eugene Moman, 53, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Valley Vista Nursing Home in Wamego, Kansas.

He was born on May 31, 1965 in Horton, Kansas the son of Jack E. and Judy Stirton Moman. He lived in Hiawatha, Kansas and worked at the sheltered workshop. He then moved to Manhattan, Kansas in 1987 and worked at the Big Lakes sheltered workshop for many years until he became ill. Doug suffered with Alzheimer's for eight years.

He is survived by his mother, Judy Holub of Wamego, Kansas; three brothers, Ron Moman of Wamego, Kansas, Randy Moman of Weatherford, Texas and Danny Moman of Horton, Kansas and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Jack E. Moman, his paternal grandparents, Jack B. and Edna Moman and his maternal grandparents, Frank and Josephine Stirton.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Horton City Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Great Lakes Caring Home Hospice or Valley Vista Good Samaritan Nursing Home 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

Juanita "Jonnie" Carlson was born July 9, on her father's birthday, in the year of 1926 in Waco, TX. The family moved to California when she was 11 years old. Jonnie was a graduate of Sequoia High School, Redwood, CA. in January 1944. Keith was in California preparing to ship out for duty with the Army and met Jonnie at the church she attended. He always related the story that he told his buddy that he met the girl he was going to marry. So later in 1944, May 9 to be exact, the couple took a train headed for Kansas, his home and stopped in Reno, NV to be married in a church there. They made their home in KS for several years then moved back to CA in 1948, returning to KS in 1956 until their final move to Wisconsin.
Jonnie was a life-long home keeper and seamstress, sewing through the years for many customers and keeping her family in great stitching. Outside the home she worked as bookkeeper for Singer Sewing Machine Co., the Doniphan Co, Treasurer's Office, the local electric co-op, REA. Keith and Jonnie lived most of their married life in and around Troy, KS. In 2001 they relocated to Plover/Stevens Point, WI to be near daughter, Marcia, due to Keith's declining health. He died later that year and Jonnie continued living in Wisconsin making friends and doing volunteer work as a Foster Grandparent at the Roosevelt Elementary School, Plover, WI.

During her widowed years Jonnie took painting classes at the local senior center and blessed her family and friends with her artwork making personalized greeting cards marking their special occasions. 

In 2014, after she was unable to live alone, Jonnie joined the family at Whispering Pines, Plover. The staff at Whispering Pines made her final years comfortable, full of fun and music and wonderful home-cooked meals! They really loved her as their own. Jonnie had a deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, knowing that His death and resurrection was her only way to eternal life and now she is just seeing for herself the truth and rewards of that amazing Love.


Juanita is survived by her brother, Wendell Perkins, Lodi, CA 3 Children: Dennis (Julie) Carlson, St. Joseph, MO; Gordon (Amy Lou) Carlson, Parkville, MO; and Marcia (Byron) Elder, Plover, WI; 14 Grandchildren: Sarah (Gary) Perman, Northglenn, CO; Katherine (Greg) Vogel, Anne (Phil) Kruthoff, Abigail (Andrew) Carey, Megan (Richard "Boomer") Karch, all living in Wisconsin; Israel (Nicki) Elder, Leavenworth, KS; Brian Walker, Wathena, KS; Joshua (Jessica) Elder, Phoenix, AZ; Amy Jo (Gary) Masters, Troy, KS; Robbie Carlson, Blair, KS; Lauren (Matthew) Prichett, St. Joseph, MO; Lennon, McCartney and Sadie Carlson, Parkville, MO 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Keith, brother Leonard Perkins, granddaughter Madelynn Vogel and grandson Raiden Elder.

Jonnie's family would like to thank the doctors and nurses that have so kindly cared for her with special thanks to Dr. Onitilo and Dr. Lillis at Marshfield Clinic, Stevens Point who got her through lymphoma last year. 
Hospice, through Ascension at Home was amazing support in Jonnie's final days. Our time together was short, but you all helped so much. Thank you. Also, a special thanks to Plover Taxi for their excellent service.
Words cannot begin to express our thanks to the staff at Whispering Pines. You made Mom feel so loved and special. I am afraid to begin naming names because someone will be missed and each and every one of you is appreciated. You know who you are! 
Finally, thanks to Shuda Funeral Chapels in Wisconsin and Harman-Rohde Homes in Kansas. You folks make a hard life situation much easier.

Friends and family may gather to share memories from 4-6PM on Sunday May 12, 2019 at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home - 310 Fremont St., Wathena, KS. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday. Graveside Service will be held at 11AM on Monday May 13, 2019 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Robinson, KS.

Memorials: Gideon’s Society.

Shelley R. (Tague) Dunaway, 64, of Hiawatha, Kansas, was called to be with her Lord on the 3rd of May, 2019, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, after suffering from complications stemming from her second courageous battle with cancer.

Shelley was born on 11 September 1954 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Oral V. and Joyce M. (Baker) Tague. She began her schooling in Fort Dodge, Iowa and then after moving with her family to several places, finished High School at Abraham Lincoln in Council Bluffs, Iowa. While still in High School, and before attending Nurses training, Shelley met her future husband Michael, who had just enlisted in the Marine Corps days before they met.

In August, 1975, following their wedding in Council Bluffs, Shelley accompanied Michael to Jacksonville, NC, where she continued her nursing career. Later that year, she began her first battle with cancer.

After intensive treatment at Bethesda, Maryland, Shelley’s cancer went into remission. In 1977, she gave birth to James, the first of her two sons. During their time in the service, they moved from Jacksonville to Quantico, Virginia, then to Parris Island, South Carolina, then to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, then to Okinawa, Japan and finally, to Yuma, Arizona, where, Shelley gave birth to their second son, Corey.

Over time, Shelley gave up her nursing career to focus on her family. She became the consummate military spouse, tirelessly supporting Michael in his service to his country; while at the same time supporting the communities they were sent to through volunteer work. Although Shelley enjoyed every duty station and made each one ‘home,’ she especially enjoyed their tour in Japan, where she taught English in an Okinawan Pre School and immersed herself in the Okinawan culture.

In 1992, upon leaving active duty, Shelley and Mike ‘retired’ to a farmstead in Manilla, Iowa, to be closer to her parents and siblings. There, they got an opportunity to not only watch crops and livestock grow, but also the children; theirs and their nieces and nephews as well. Shelley enjoyed this immensely and she rarely missed any of the kid’s activities. She found 4-H events, county fairs, dance recitals, speech contests and local sporting events every bit as interesting and exciting as the Air Shows, the Silent Drill Team performances, or any of the other unique things she had been privileged to see while in the military.

In 2003 Shelley and Mike left Manilla to serve in the ministry. When detached retinas threatened his ministerial training, Shelley became his eyes. She read literally hundreds of pages of various things to him as she assisted him with his prescribed classwork and helped prepare him for oral examinations. Even after Mike’s eyes healed and he returned to his studies, Shelley continued to delve into Scripture. Although she never aspired to be a Pastor’s wife, after his graduation, she gracefully assumed that role. Her humble and loving spirit coupled with an extraordinary grasp of Scripture served her well in that capacity. As before, she made her ‘home’ wherever the Lord sent them and she put her unique gifts to work wherever she could. In Saint Louis she volunteered at the International Center and in Hiawatha, she devoted herself to as many Church activities as her health would tolerate.

Shelley loved to volunteer, at both church and in the community. She was an avid advocate for the Special Olympics and an active participant in projects dedicated to the care of cancer survivors. In addition to being an avid reader, Shelley also enjoyed roller skating, bowling, boating, motorcycle riding and camping.

But, of all the things that have brought Shelley pleasure, nothing compared to the joy she found in her sons, James and Corey, and in James’ lovely wife Jocelynn and her two beautiful daughters…Layton and Saylor. treasured these gifts very much, describing them as, “the greatest gifts she ever received.”

Shelley was preceded in death by her father, Oral Tague, whose funeral service was just this past Saturday. She is survived by her husband Michael, of the home; sons James (Jocelynn), of Gladstone, Missouri, and Corey, of Hiawatha, Kansas; and granddaughters… Layton Rae and Saylor Mae; her mother Joyce Tague of Council Bluffs, IA, sisters Linda (Paul) Geer of Sioux City, IA; Vicki (Duane) Stangel of Manilla, IA; Shirley (Dale) Meiners also of Manilla; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Shelley’s Eternal Life service is planned for 1030, 14 May, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church, 613 South First Street, Hiawatha, Kansas. Visitation will be held at the Church an hour before the service.

Shelley’s family thanks all who reached out to Shelley during her illness in any way. We especially thank the staff of the Hiawatha Hospital, the Town and Country Ambulance Service team and the Doctors and Nurses at KU Medical Center; for all that they respectively did for Shelley during her illness. We will always carry the memory of their service for Shelley in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missy Newell Memorial Fund or the NEK Lutheran Parsonage.  Memorials are to be sent to the
Chapel Oaks Funeral Home,124 S 7th St, Hiawatha, KS 66434

Shelley especially loved the Gospel of John and in view of all the medical challenges she faced, she was particularly drawn to the words Jesus spoke to His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane following His final Passion prediction, where after telling them how they would all soon abandon Him, He said:

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)

In the world, Shelley did have tribulation; but, in Christ, she too has overcome the world.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Monday.www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

August Olberding Jr., 91, Baileyville, KS, passed away Wednesday morning, May 8, 2019 at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.

He was born December 9, 1927 at the family home near Seneca, the son of August C. Olberding and Catherine Ronnebaum Olberding.  He attended Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School and graduated 8th grade at St. Benedict School in 1941.  He worked on the family farm until enlisting in the army in 1946, where he was stationed in Fairbanks, AK.

On May 6, 1950 he married Reva P. Kalin at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Steinauer, NE.  The couple made their home on a farm east of Baileyville, KS where they engaged in farming, dairying and raising livestock.  August retired from active farming in 1990, although he continued to manage his land throughout his life.

He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baileyville.  He served on the parish council, was a lay communion distributor and taught CCD classes.  He was involved in the founding of Rural Water District #2 and was a member and donator to the Nemaha County Historical Society.

August was a devoted husband and father.  He became an avid fisherman in his retirement.  Other pastimes included playing cards, restoring player pianos, “engineering” farm equipment and enjoying coffee with friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Reva, in 2008; sisters Laurine Olberding and Dorothy Lucille Allen; and seven brothers Raymond, Aloysius, George, Emmett, Victor, Orvin and Vincent.      

He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca (Bill) Ronnebaum of Seneca, KS; a son, Glen (Rhonda) Olberding of Noblesville, IN; sister, Eileen Ricker, of Seneca, KS; and two grandsons, John and Nathan Olberding.

A rosary will be prayed at 2 P.M. on Friday, May 10th at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian burial will be 4 P.M. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church, Baileyville.

Gus will be laid to rest next to his beloved Reva at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Seneca.

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

Kathleen Ogle Ronnebaum, 69, of Baileyville, Kansas passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 2019 at the family farm home, northwest of St. Benedict. Kathleen (Kate) suffered from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) since early 2016.

Kathleen was born on March 12, 1950 in Stafford, Kansas, daughter of Virgil and Esther Carter Ogle. The family moved to Hutchinson in 1955, where Kathleen attended elementary through high school. She graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa in 1972 with a degree in history with an emphasis on Slavic studies. She earned a master's degree in elementary education from Emporia State University in 1974 and a master's degree in special education with an emphasis in gifted education from Kansas State University in 1980. She had moved to Seneca, Kansas in 1973 where she taught in Nemaha Valley Public School and the Nemaha-Marshall Special Education Co-op for 30 years.

She and Elmer Ronnebaum were married on October 30, 1976 at St. Mary's Church in St. Benedict, Kansas. They were active members of the church and were involved in and supported many community affairs and projects.

Kathleen taught gifted students for the majority of her career. She led many academic activities, such as Geography Bee, Scholar’s Bowl and math competitions. She conducted many presentations on art, artists, architecture and more. As a gifted education teacher, she encouraged students and helped them attain goals that set many of them on lifetime careers in technology and finance. Kathleen was recognized regionally for her artistic ability as she designed and pieced hundreds of quilts and many other sewing projects, donating scores of them to charitable causes. She was a founding member of the Seneca Quilt Guild. She greatly enjoyed designing and making quilts of all sizes, teaching sewing tutorials, and meeting with the Quilt Guild members. She was also involved in the Kansas Quilters Organization and served as its President for several years. She also loved reading, baking, gardening, and travel.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Elmer; a son David, Lawrence, Kansas, and daughter Sarah, Washington, DC; and her siblings, Nancy Ogle of Wichita and Mark Ogle of Lawrence.

A Rosary will be prayed at Lauer Funeral Home on Friday, May 10th at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30AM on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be left in Kathleen’s memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church and/or the Seneca public Library.

The family asks that memorials be designated to St. Mary’s Church or to the Seneca Public Library.

Gerald Francis Mathewson, 91, of Seneca, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.

Gerald was born on May 3, 1928 to Frank and Nola McDonald Mathewson. He attended Blue Star School and Sts. Peter and Paul High School. He served in the Army during the Korean War.

On September 26, 1953 Gerald married Mildred Heinen at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly.

As a young man, he was employed at Kissick Ford Motors in Seneca. Gerald and Mildred moved to Topeka and he was employed by the VA Medical Center in Topeka for 35 years as a Medical Machine Technician in the Lab. In 1998, the couple returned to Seneca. Mildred passed away on October 12, 2018.

Gerald was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church and the St. Joseph’s Society, all in Seneca; and a former member of Most Pure Heart Catholic Church in Topeka. His memberships also included the Knights of Columbus, the VFW and the American Legion Post #21, all in Seneca, KS. Gerald enjoyed lawn care, growing flowers- especially roses, and woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 65 years; and a brother, Kenneth Mathewson.

Gerald is survived by siblings, Max Mathewson of Kansas City, Marilyn (Dave) Koelzer of Ozawkie, Kansas, Donna Stewart of Indiana and Ruth Gapeke of Kansas City; and several nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be prayed at 2 P.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A.M. on Friday, May 10th at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly. Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church Cemtery in Seneca.

Memorials are for Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, sent in care of the family.

Mamie F. Beyreis, 103 of Sabetha died on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

Mamie was born on November 13, 1915 to George and Margaret “Maggie” (McNally) Sausser of Corning; Mamie was one of six children. The Saussers moved to Seneca when Mamie was three years old. She grew up enjoying activities of a large family and attended Seneca Public School. Following graduation, Mamie completed the training course to receive her Teaching Certificate in 1934. She taught in a one room schools in Nemaha County from 1935-1943.

Mamie married Herman Beyreis on February 11, 1943 in Seneca. She attended Emporia State Teacher’s College and then Washburn University to obtain her degree in elementary education. Mamie and Herman moved to Prairie Village; where Mamie took a job in the accounting department at Western Millers Insurance Company from 1949-1956. Mamie attended Kansas City Business College and in 1957 and accepted a position with the Small Business Administration in Kansas City, Missouri. During her 35-year employment with SBA, Mamie was Executive Secretary to six successive SBA Regional Administrators. Her tenure also included service to two chairmen of the Federal Executive Board of Kansas.

Mamie served as hostess for several politicians, and through her involvement with the Federal Executive Board and her hostess activities she met Ronald Reagan and became friends with Senator Robert J. Dole.

In retirement, Mamie traveled with her husband to both Germany and Ireland and with the Shriners; she also enjoyed dancing, baking, cooking and entertaining. She loved attending the Shriners Rodeo and the Nemaha County 4-H fair, annually. She preferred to dress-up, including heels, wearing either all white or all black. Her favorite pastimes included going to the park in the fall and feeding the deer; and eating and shopping on the Plaza.

She was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Eastern Star Mendias Chapter No. 1 of Kansas City, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of fifty years, Herman; and siblings, George, Bill, Marguerite Blaylock , Helen Foltz and Bessie Droge.

A Graveside Service will be held at 4 P.M. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Seneca City Cemetery in Seneca, Kansas.

The Lauer Funeral Home, in Seneca, is in charge of the arrangements. 

Karl “Charlie” Charles Fritchie, 83, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born on March 10, 1936, in Lincoln, Nebraska to George and Ruby Oma (Standley) Fritchie.  He was raised in Lincoln where he attended public school and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954.  On December 26, 1958, Charlie was united in marriage to Lilly Scott at the East Lincoln Christian Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Charlie worked as an auto body repair man for most of his life.  It was when he was working for Pete Leikam that Charlie began his passion for racing.  In 1969, Pete Leikam took over ownership of Midwest Speedway and Charlie spent many following years at the race track.  Charlie had a deep passion for racing, fixing cars and rebuilding engines.  He retired from the auto body business and moved to Humboldt, Nebraska where he and Lilly have lived ever since.  Charlie was an active member of the Humboldt community where he served for 13 years for the Humboldt Housing Board.  He enjoyed his time with friends, family and the occasional projects with neighbors.

Charlie passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at his home in Humboldt, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of eighty-three years, one month, and twenty-seven days. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Robert Fritchie and brothers-in-law Don Te Selle, Earl Scott and Ronald Scott.

Charlie is survived by his partner Lilly Scott of Humboldt, NE; children: Jackie of California, Darrell Fritchie and wife Kathy of Casa Grande, AZ; Lore Wright of Dickson, TN; Leigh O’Neil and husband Gerry of Riverside, CA; Sherri Gies of Austin, TX; a sister Bonnie Te Selle of Texas, sisters-in-law Charlene Fritchie of Humboldt, NE; Elaine Falgione and husband John of Lincoln, NE; brothers-in-law Larry Scott and wife Connie of Lincoln, NE; Merl Scott and wife Beth of Lincoln, NE; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at The Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Howard Blecha officiating.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.

Inurnment will be at the Humboldt Cemetery at a later date.

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 Street- Humboldt, Nebraska 68376    (402) 862-2915

Bryan Shane Wiles, age 34, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Nemaha County Hospital in Auburn.

Survivors include his wife Darcy of Auburn; son Johnny of Auburn; mother Cathy Wiles of Lincoln; father and step-mother Mike and Sharon Wiles of Auburn; grandmother Bonnie Clark of Arkansas; sister and brother-in-law Amber and Mark Lippold of Auburn; step-sister Bethany (Bryce) Brindley of Nebraska City; step-brothers Mason Sharp of Auburn; Calvin Sharp of Auburn; adopted sisters Nevaeh and Evanii Wiles, both of Lincoln; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be Friday, May 10, 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dawson. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 5:00 to 7:00. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Humboldt Cemetery at Humboldt.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

Patricia A. Kaufman, 76, of Hiawatha formerly of Falls City, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, May 4, 2019, at Hiawatha Community Hospital.  She previously had been a resident of Maple Heights Nursing Home.

Pat was born at Willis, Texas, to Jasper Mancuso and Vernece Lash Tey.  She grew up in Texas before coming to the Falls City, Nebraska area where in later years she worked in housekeeping for businesses and residences there, also in food service.  Pat was best known for her dog sitting capabilities for area families in Falls City.

She was married to Charles L. “Bud” Kaufman, August 14, 1992.  They lived in Falls City where he worked for Sapp Brothers, a well known mechanic for Fowler Auto Service and as a handyman for the telephone company before retiring.  They moved to Hiawatha to make their home in 2006 where they enjoyed retired life, tinkering around their home which they kept immaculate, and never meeting a stranger.  He died February 19, 2012.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; and a great-grand-daughter LaDonna White.

Survivors include a daughter Michele Beck (Hank) of Eastman, Georgia, a sister Linda Faye Larason, of Sequin, Texas, 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

It was her wish as was his to be cremated with no services planned, with burial of remains at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brown County Humane Society, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th, Hiawatha.

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

Mairya Brant, 14 years old, of Atchison, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 10, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at Atchison United Methodist Church with Pastor Joseph Ikner officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 9th from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made out to the Bank of Atchison and left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Mairya was born September 8, 2004, in Aurora, Colorado, the daughter of LaMarr and Tyra (Smith) Brant. She was a student at the Atchison Middle School.

She enjoyed many things in life including, basketball, spelling, playing video games, especially tennis on her Nintendo Wii. Like so many her age she enjoyed playing on her phone. Mairya loved her Lord and Savior.

Left to cherish her memory are her parents; two sisters, Delores and Alissa Brant and her grandparents Janet Smith, Frances Coleman and Lamarr (Alyssa) Brant, Sr.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, William Jack Smith, Sr.

James Michael “Mike” Shannon, 79, of Atchison KS died Thursday, May 2, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating. Burial will follow in the Lancaster Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Trinity Lutheran School Grant Fund and may be send in care of the funeral home. Words of sympathy and remembrances may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Mike was born on August 11, 1939 in Kansas City, MO the son of Gail L. and Mable (Torkelson) Shannon. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1957. Mike served in the United States Air Force. Mike studied computer programming at the NEKS –VoTechnical School. He worked as a master scheduler for Rockwell International, Atchison Casting and Bradken, retiring after 35 years in 1994. Mike was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where he served in the Stephen’s Ministry and helped computerize the membership roster. He was also a member of the VFW Post # 1175, Adult Bible Class, and the Riverbend Promenaders. Mike enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking, genealogy, square dancing and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

He was married to Nancy Scott-Bissell on Dec. 21, 1991. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include four children, including Brian (Jennifer) Bissell, Lancaster, KS, two brothers; Raymond (Wanda) Shannon, Iola, KS and Gary (June) Shannon, Olympia, WA, a sister Dianna (Larry) Sextro, Horton, KS and numerous grandchildren including; Erika (Reagen) Kinzer, Nathan Bissell, and Madison Bissell, and several great grandchildren including; Cari, Bo, and Conner Kinzer.

Brent Montgomery, 59, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 3, 2019.  He was born in Sabetha, Kansas on October 27, 1959 to Aurel Montgomery and Jeanette (Mogler) Montgomery.  He attended the Excelsior country school before moving to the Sabetha school district when Excelsior closed.  Brent graduated from Sabetha High School.  He attended a technical school in Manhattan and specialized in mechanical repair for two years.  He joined his dad, Aurel and his brother, Terry with the family farm.  He had a mechanical imaginative mind and was highly innovative at fixing mechanical issues and/or modifying creative innovations on farm equipment.  Up through his high school graduation, Brent enjoyed annual camping trips with the entire family to various states around the country.  Additionally, there were many enjoyable camping trips to local areas.

The annual Albany Days celebration was a high priority for Brent.  He dedicated the week before, during, and after to Albany Days every year.  He worked very hard helping with the steam-powered sawmill and would enthusiastically explain the sawmills operation to any interested bystanders.  

Brent enjoyed bowling and joking around with buddies at the Sabetha bowling alley.
Brent had a kind heart and enjoyed helping others when possible.  He also had a special affinity for all animals but especially cats.  He might have been considered the original “cat whisperer”.

Brent was preceded in death by his father, Aurel Montgomery in 2008.  He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Montgomery of Sabetha; brother, Terry Montgomery (Bev) of Sabetha; twin brother, Bruce Montgomery of Falls City, Nebraska; sister, Susan Montgomery-Hodge (Bill) of Fort Lupton, Colorado and three nephews, Daniel, Alex and Ryan Montgomery.

Memorial service will be held Monday, May 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Methodist Church in Sabetha.  A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Albany Historical Society in Brent’s name sent in care of Popkess Mortuary 823 Virginia Sabetha, Kansas  66534.  www.popkessmortuaries.com  

Tonya Kroeze, 46, of Verdon, NE, passed away May 4, 2019 at Verdon. The daughter of Harry T. and Leslie Smith who was born August 17, 1972.

She married Monty Kroeze on May 29, 1999 at Verdon, NE.

Tonya was raised at Omaha and moved to Verdon in 1990 and she worked as a CNA for Sabetha Manor at Sabetha, KS for seventeen years. She was a member First United Methodist Church at Falls City and a member of Santee Sioux Nation.

Tonya is survived by her husband, Monty of Verdon, children, Natasha Kroeze of Reserve, KS, Gary Kroeze of Verdon, parents, Harry T. and Leslie Smith of Omaha, brothers, Charlie, Jermain and Josh Smith all of Omaha, grandson, Declane Herwig. She was preceded in death by a brother, Justine Smith.

Her memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Reverend Young Je Kim officiating.

John R. Uphaus, 81, Materiel Manager in Purchasing for Boeing Aircraft for over 30 years entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 surrounded by his family.

John was preceded in death by his parents, August and Rose (Ronnebaum) Uphaus, his wife Joanna and brother Richard Uphaus.

Survived by his loving wife Connie, daughters Lisa (Mike) Fanning , Mary (Robert Clark) Castaneda all of Wichita, son Brian, brothers Leonard (LaVerne) Uphaus of Topeka, KS, Donald (Mary Alice) Uphaus of Seneca, KS, Robert (Nancy) Uphaus of Topeka, KS, Kenneth (Mary) Uphaus of Leavenworth, KS. His grandchildren include Noah, Mark, & Alyssa Fanning, Jessica Hummer, Alyssa Thiebaut, as well as great grandchildren Julianna, Kaydennce, Lilly, Quinndelyn and Trinnity, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation Wed. May 8th from 6-7 pm, Celebration of Life Service7-8pm both at Hillside Funeral Home West Chapel, 2929 W. 13th St. N., Wichita. Mass of Christian Burial, 10am, Thurs. May 9th at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or Dementia Caregivers Support Group c/o West Heights UMC.

Gwendolyn Esther Hare Sigmund Kottman, 103, of Holton, Kansas, passed away to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at The Pines in Holton. She was born on October 31, 1915, in Glasco, Kansas. She was the second of four children born to Arthur LeRoy and Clara Augusta (Henning) Hare. At age five or six, her parents moved the family to the Holton area, where they lived on different farms.

Gwen married Walter George Sigmund on April 17, 1936, at the courthouse in Holton. They lived south of Wetmore, and then bought a farm east of Circleville. They also lived for a year (1947-48) in Jefferson, Oregon. Walter passed away on December 10, 1972. They were married for 36 years. Gwen then moved to Holton in 1974. She was a homemaker all her life, but did work for a short time at the Dump (Hamburger Inn) and the Holton Livestock Exchange Café, both in Holton.

Gwen was a charter member of the Liberty Circle Club, which eventually dissolved. She was baptized and a member of the Evangel United Brethren Church, King’s Daughters, a past member of AERIE No. 3417 F.O.E., Women of the Moose, Topeka Chapter 1091, and a special group called GFRK.

On October 11, 1984, she married Robert Kottman in Springfield, Missouri. He passed away on November 22, 2012. They were married for 28 years.

Survivors include: one son, Leonard Sigmund (Anne) of Lebanon, Oregon; one daughter, Phyllis Sigmund Shupe of Circleville, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Sigmund, Terri Teichroeb and Vicki Hanley of Lebanon, Oregon; Darryl Shupe (Pearlie) and Dan Shupe (Jodi) of Circleville, Kansas, Darren Shupe (Stephanie) of Tonganoxie, Kansas, Derick Shupe (Mindi) of Parkville, Missouri; 13 great-grandchildren, Brian, Bradley and Benjamin Teichroeb, Shelby Fink (John) and Chyanne Hanley, Braxton, Evan and Gavin Shupe, Teagan, Taelynn and Tylie Shupe, Brynn and Sawyer Shupe; and three step-grandchildren, Amanda Blake and James Ethan Fund, and Maverick Gitamag.

Gwen was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and William Hare; one sister, Mildred Vincent; one great-grandchild, Kelsey Hanley; and a son-in-law, Claude Shupe.

Funeral Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2019, at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, with burial to follow at the Netawaka Cemetery. Gwen’s family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be given to the King’s Daughters at the EUM Church or to the Circleville Christian Church 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.

 Henry Allen Sawyer, 81, of Holton, KS, formerly of Soldier, KS, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. He was born January 16, 1938 in Soldier, KS, the son of Elmer F. and Ellen H. (Guffey) Sawyer.

 Henry graduated from Soldier High School in 1956. He proudly served in the Army National Guard for 7 years. He served 4 years in infantry and 3 years as Military Police. He worked many years for Dupont Corporation in Tecumseh, KS.

He was a member of Soldier Christian Church and former member of Soldier Lions Club.

Survivors include a daughter, Stacy Ann Sawyer; a son, Virgil Sawyer; brother, Junior Sawyer of Topeka, KS and his friend/caretaker, Linda Espiritu (Chuck Wahweotten) of Topeka, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Agnes Tannahill and 2 brothers, Wilbur and James Sawyer.

 Memorial visitation will be 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to the Mercer Funeral Home to help with expenses c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66346. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Robert Alexander Inglis, 93, of Beatrice, Nebraska passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Mosaic Home in Beatrice, Nebraska.  He was born on March 22, 1926 to Peter and Ilma (Bogue) Inglis in Pawnee City, Nebraska.

He grew up on the farm until 1968 and then Robert moved to Lincoln. He lived in Lincoln until December of 1993,  then he moved to the Mosaic Home in Beatrice, Nebraska, where he has resided until his passing.

Robert enjoyed his time on the farm and loved tractors. He liked going to baseball games  and going out to eat with his Mosiac friends.  He enjoyed going to the barber. He had a dry sense of humor and enjoyed comedy shows.  He was gentle and polite and had a wonderful smile.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers and sisters, Mary, Donald, Dale, Dorothy, Leroy, Kenneth, Harold and Willa.

He is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and numerous friends from the Mosaic Home in Beatrice.

Services 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska.  Officiating Pastor Eric Spruth-Janssen.  Visitation on Wednesday an hour before the service. Interment at the Pawnee City Cemetery, Pawnee City, Nebraska.  Memorials to the Mosaic Home, 722 12th Street, Beatrice, Nebraska.  Online condolences may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com.

Thomas D. “Tom” Wagner, 81, Atchison, Kansas, died Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Atchison Senior Village.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant.  Interment will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.  A parish and Knights of Columbus rosary will be recited on Monday, May 6th at 6:30 P.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:00 P.M.  In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions to St. Patrick’s Cemetery Fund or Maur Hill-Mt. Academy School or Atchison Senior Village and they may be left in care of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Tom was born November 14, 1937 in Atchison County Kansas the son of Albert and Frances (Funk) Wagner.  He attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and graduated from Atchison County Community High School in Effingham, Kansas.

He and Deanna M. Schoenfelder were united in marriage on August 21, 1962 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Bendena, Kansas.

Tom began his employment at Franz Wood Products assisting Harry Franz as a cabinet maker.  He then became employed with Trans World Airlines (TWA) as a mechanic where he served for thirty three years.  He also was elected an Atchison County Commissioner for two terms from 2004 until 2012.  He also worked as a ticket taker at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City from the opening of the new stadium in 1972 until the mid 1980’s.

He was a member of St. Benedict Parish, participating at St. Patrick’s Church.  He was also a member of St. Patrick’s Council #818 of the Knights of Columbus and the William T. Jochems General Assembly #1716 of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.  He had formerly served on the State Council of the Knights of Columbus as Family Life Director and formerly as a school board member of the former Mt. Saint Scholastica Academy.  He was also a member of the Kansas National Guard.

Survivors include his wife of fifty six years, Deanna Wagner, three sons, Wallace J. “Wally” Wagner, Atchison, KS; Timothy “Tim” Wagner, Atchison, KS; Larry E. (Julie) Wagner, Shawnee, KS; two daughters, Rhonda M. (Greg) Wolters, Talala, OK; Roberta A. (Robert) Kreicbergs, Olathe, KS; two brothers, Phil (Janice) Wagner, Kingwood, TX; Terry (Liz)Wagner, Atchison, KS;  two sisters, Corrine Frakes, Atchison, KS; Marion (Paul) Blodig, Atchison, KS; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lois Chambers, Joan Kramer and Theresa Wagner.

Deborah Paul, 52, Atchison, Kansas died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri from a brain aneurysm.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB officiating.  Visitation with the family will precede services on Wednesday, from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.  The body will be cremated following services with burial of the cremains at a later date at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Wounded Warriors or Atchison Human Society and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Debbie was born September 7, 1966 in Atchison, Kansas the daughter of Kenneth and Carilyn (Lauffer) Blasi.  She attended Atchison Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Atchison High School.

She and David Joseph Paul were high school sweethearts but after graduation went their separate ways.  It was while they were attending their 25th high school reunion that they reunited and married on August 1, 2014.

Debbie was employed at Southwest Airlines for many years on the ramp and most recently serving in the provisionist department.

In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, working puzzles, shopping and spending time with her husband, family and her pets.

She was a member of the Transport Workers Union Local #555.

Survivors include her husband, David; stepsons, Matthew J. (Autumn) Paul; Alexander J. Paul; and a grandson, Keaton Joseph Paul; her parents, Ken and Carilyn Blasi, all of Atchison, KS; brother, David (Kim) Blasi, Atchison, KS; sisters, Denise (Mike) Becerra, St. Joseph, MO; Dana (Paul) Weaver, Leavenworth, KS, and many nieces and nephews.

Debbie was the most generous, kind and friendliest person to anyone who knew her and was a true animal lover to her pets, Cassie and Hank.  She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Dawn Blasi and paternal and maternal grandparents.  

Willie Moerer, age 81 of Johnson, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln.

Survivors include her husband Wayne of Johnson; daughter and son-in-law Tammy Moerer and Brad Chapman of Carefree, AZ; sons and daughters-in-law Lee and Jenny Moerer of Johnson; Paul and Kerri Moerer of Johnson; grandchildren and spouses Morgan and Chris Marshall; Melanie and Todd Munson; Seth Moerer; Shae Moerer; great-grandchildren Landon and Logan Marshall; Brecken Munson; sister and brother-in-law Vivian and Jerry Oestmann of Auburn; brother and sister-in-law Eiber and Marlene Alberts of Auburn; brother- and sister-in-law Gary and Barbara Moerer of Lincoln; sisters-in-law Joyce Moerer of Humboldt; Janet Clark of Grand Junction, CO; Joyce and Dave Obenschain of Virginia; other relatives and many friends.

A funeral service will be Tuesday, May 7, 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran (Hickory Grove) Church near Auburn.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be at the funeral home in Auburn Monday 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.

Norma J. Apple, age 91 (formerly of Auburn), passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Colonial Acres in Humboldt.

Survivors include her children and their spouses Chuck and Roxanne Apple of Santa Fe, NM; Candi and JB Nicholas of Pawnee City; Mike and Stephanie Apple of Ogallala; grandchildren and spouses Matthew and Lindsay Tuxhorn; Nicole and Shane Dunn; Charli Jo Apple; Alexis Bantz; brother and his wife Melvin “Buzz” and Norma Jean Rumbaugh of Grand Island; brother-in-law Roger Peterson of Nebraska City; other relatives and many friends.

A funeral service will be Monday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Auburn.  Burial will follow in Bedford Cemetery at Howe.  Visitation will be Sunday noon to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 5:00 to 7:00.
 
Memorials are suggested to Bedford Cemetery or Auburn Rescue Squad.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn. 

Lola M. (Smith) Hendrix, 83, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the Truman Lakewood Care Center.

Lola was born on January 6, 1936 in Troy, Kansas to Nile & Ina (Simpson) Smith.

Lola worked as a housekeeping supervisor, retiring after 23 years at Parklane Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers,(Twin brother) Charles, Kenneth, & Keith Smith, sister, Patricia Stewart.

Survivors; Daughters, Ella Louise Scribner (Gary)

Linda Kay Wiskur

Son, Thomas Ray Hendrix (Kim)

4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great-grandchildren

Sister, Mary Barton

Nieces & nephews

Funeral Service 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 4, 2019

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

Visitation; 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. prior to service at the funeral home. Friends may call after 2 P.M. Friday.

Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.

Memorials: American Lung Association.

www.harmanrohde.com

Howard L. Husted, 96, of Hiawatha, KS died early Wednesday morning, May 1, 2019 at Vintage Park.

Howard was born March 12, 1923 in Horton, KS the son of William and Belva Greer Husted.  He graduated Robinson High School with the Class of 1941.  He married Arlone Parkerson December 24, 1944 at her parent’s home.  They moved to Hiawatha in November of 1985.  She preceded him in death February 15, 2012.

He served in the US Army from 1946-1947 during WWII in Germany and Austria.
While living in Robinson, KS, Howard farmed, worked for Wilde Toole Company, and drove a school bus for USD 415.  Howard absolutely loved farming and driving the bus.  

Howard is survived by four daughters; Janet (Dick) Clarke of San Antonio, TX, Karen (Roger) Hinton of Hiawatha, KS, LeaAnn (Jim) Rivers of Hitchcock ,TX, and Marta Sue (Daryl) Drimmel of Atchison, KS, 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlone, a daughter; Linda Bell Husted, and his 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Funeral Services are planned for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.  Pastor Richard Lehmkuhl will officiate.  Interment will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery at Robinson, KS.  

Friends may call the funeral home after 10 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2019 where the family will receive friends from 6:30p.m. – 8:00 p.m. that evening.

Memorials are suggested to Freedom Hospice 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