Cassandra Jean “Stormy” Minde, 60, of Holton, KS, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her home with family by her side. She fought a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born April 24, 1959 in Marshalltown, IA, the daughter of Robert Bruce and Ethel Garnet (Gardner) Carl.

Cassandra attended Baxter High School and graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1977. In 2017, she graduated from Highland Community College with a Associates degree.

She lived in the Holton community since 1991 and had a daycare in her home from 1991-2017. Cassandra was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Topeka.

She married Dale Minde on August 4, 1979 in Baxter, IA; they celebrated over 40 years of marriage.

Cassandra was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Ethel Carl and 1 sister, Patricia Holtsclaw.

Survivors include her husband Dale of the home; 4 children, Zeb Minde of Bloomington, IL, Daniel Minde of Liberal, KS, Aaron Minde (Tara) of Holton, KS and Cheyanne Huls (Jeremy) of Yorktown, VA; the fifth children and the Nana children know who they are; 2 sisters, Pam Dennis of Des Moines, IA and Barbara Huffaker of Laurel, IA; a brother, Bruce Carl (Margaret) of North Pole, AK and 4 grandchildren, Kaleb, Harmoni, Lorali and Adalie.

Memorial Service will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Topeka. Family will greet friends from 5-7:00 P.M., Friday evening, September 6, 2019 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.

The family request no flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Hope Lodge of Kansas City or Peace Comfort Dogs 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.

Phyllis Jean McCoy age 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Smith Center Health & Rehab in Smith Center.

Survivors include her daughter Jean (Ray) Montgomery in Smith Center; sons David (Carla) McCoy of Colby and Brad (Stacy) McCoy of Harlan; 11 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.

There will be a visitation held from 9:30AM until service time on Saturday August 31, 2019 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Athol.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday August 31, 2019 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Athol.

Burial will be held at 3:45PM Saturday August 31, 2019 in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rural Everest, KS.

The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Phyllis Jean McCoy memorial fund and can be sent in care of the mortuary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary of Smith Center.

www.simmons-rentschler.com

Sister Dorothy (Mary Robert) Heideman, OSB, 89, a Benedictine sister of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison, Kans., died Thursday, August 29, 2019, at the monastery. The vigil service will be Tuesday, September 3, at 7 p.m. in the monastery chapel, and the Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated there Wednesday, September 4, at 10:30 a.m.

Sister Dorothy was born in Seneca, Kan., on Jan. 17, 1930, one of nine children of Fred and Laura Blocker Heideman. After graduating from Sts. Peter & Paul High School in Seneca in 1948, she received a scholarship to Mount St. Scholastica College. She entered the Mount community in 1949 and became a teacher. She taught at schools in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, California, Iowa, and Colorado. After receiving an M.S. in education from Creighton University, she was also a principal for several years. Earning a master’s degree in library science from the University of Missouri - Columbia in 1980, she served as librarian at Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kan., from 1981-87 and Benedictine College, Atchison, Kan., from 1987-2000. After her retirement, she worked in the monastery library.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Richard and Lawrence Heideman, and her sisters Leona Conwell, Mary Cooper, Gertrude Lazalere and Joan Wenger. She is survived by brothers Hubert (Mae) and Fred (Geri) Heideman and by nieces, nephews, and her monastic family. Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home (www.arensbergpruett.com) is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to Mount St. Scholastica or made online at the Mount’s web site (www.mountosb.org).

Rosalie Davis, age 91 of Auburn, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.

Survivors include her daughters Roberta and husband Greg Lockard of Stella; Ruth Ann Gutierrez of Brock; son-in-law Bill Gutierrez; grandchildren and spouses Kim and Kyle Petsch, Karissa and Austin McDonald, Katina and Trent Farritor, Kurt and Rachelle Lockard; great-grandchildren Dylan, Keira, Kasen, Brooklyn, Kinley, Karli, Gracelyn, Grant, Avery, Sophia, Hadlee; sisters Cleo Howard of Lindsborg, KS; Maxine Smith of Fullerton, CA; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A funeral service will be Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial will follow in Sheridan Cemetery at Auburn. No visitation is planned.

Memorials are suggested to family choice.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.
 

Callie Sue Ferris, 52, of Horton, KS died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019.

Memorial services will be 6:30 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Watkins officiating, with visitation to follow until 8:30 pm. The body has been cremated. Memorial contributions are suggested to help with final expenses and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Callie Sue Ferris was born on July 18, 1967 in Little Rock, Arkansas the daughter of Bill and Diana (Bittick) Ferris. She attended schools at Mid-Way, Denton KS and had worked in various jobs. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. She attended the New Life Assembly of God Church, Atchison and enjoyed shopping, and especially her dog Toby and her grandchildren.

Survivors include a son Joshua Erpelding and his fiancé Becka Shanks, Atchison, a daughter Kayla (Jason) Bare, Horton, KS, her parents Bill and Diana Ferris, Purcell, KS, two brothers Terry (Ronda) Ferris, Hiawatha, KS, and Adam (Tena) Ferris, Troy, KS, a sister, Leann (Richard) Bailes, Leavenworth, KS, and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one infant brother, Timothy Ferris.

Maurine Ann Zeit, 75, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Severance, KS died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital North, Kansas City, MO.

Funeral services will be 11:30 am on Saturday, Aug. 31st, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Baier , Pastor of the Antioch Bible Baptist Church, Gladstone, Mo officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Louis Church Cemetery, Good Intent, KS. The family will receive friends from 10:30 am on Saturday, Aug. 31st, 2019 until time of service at the funeral home. Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Maurine Ann Ricklefs was born on April 15, 1944 in Severance, KS the daughter of Norman and Mary Frances (Martin) Ricklefs. She graduated from Midway-Denton High School in 1962. Maurine worked as a cook for several locations including the Watkins Mill Troubled Kids Home, and the Liberty Hospital. She was married to Richard Zeit on April 24, 1965 at the St. Louis Church, Good Intent. He preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1984. She enjoyed cooking, and especially playing with her grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons; Russell Earl Zeit, Lathrop, MO, Robert (Christan) Zeit, Kansas City, MO, a daughter, Stacy Ann (Harry Lee) Blair, Lathrop, MO, a brother Warren (Phyllis) Ricklefs, Laramie, WY, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her parents, husband Richard, an infant son, a brother Charles Ricklefs, and a sister Frances Marie Eickhoff preceded her in death.

Doris Fiegener, 91, of Falls City, NE, passed away August 29, 2019 at Falls City. She was born July 18, 1928 at Burchard, NE to Lawrence and Anna (Ullman) Fisher.

She married Raymond Fiegener on December 30, 1952 at Steinauer, NE. She passed away August 4, 2015.

Doris attended District 12 Cold Point School west of Pawnee City. When married the couple established their home on a farm south of Dawson where she was a homemaker and farm wife. They moved into Dawson in 1994, wintering in Texas from 1990 until 2010. She moved into Falls City following the death of her husband in 2015. She was an Election Poll worker for the Dawson Precinct for over 25 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Altar Society at Dawson.

Doris is survived by her daughters, Theresa Bryan of Dawson, Cecilia Dunn and her husband Seth of Falls City, Anna Fiegener of Falls City, sons, James of Dawson, Charles and his wife Colleen of Dawson, Thomas and his wife Kelly of Lee’s Summit, MO, Francis and his wife Julie of Dawson, sister, Wilma Cumro of Summerfield, KS, thirteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Virgil, Bob, Kenny and Marion Fisher and sisters, Gerry Kohel and Mary Wichman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Hoesing as the presiding priest. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

A Parish Rosary will be held on Monday at 7:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The family will receive friends afterwards at the fellowship hall.

Michael Shane Hall, 49 of Omaha, Nebraska; formally of Hiawatha, Kansas passed away unexpectedly August 23rd, 2019. 

He was born to Susan Hall of Falls City, Nebraska; November 11th, 1969.  Michael is survived by his brother Mark Hall and wife Beth, of Hiawatha, Kansas; a sister Barbara Slemp of Sabetha,Kansas; a step brother Kenneth Clary and wife Geri, of Sabetha, Kansas and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Clary, grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Michael attended schools in Hiawatha and Horton, Kansas; where he later got his GED.

Michael spent the last 11 + years living in Omaha and doing numerous roofing and side jobs. 

Michael is also survived by long time girlfriend, Lorraine Kelp and her daughter Savannah, of Omaha, Nebraska.

A celebration of life has been planned for Saturday, September 7th, 2019 at the Eternal Hope Family Life Center, 424 Oregon Street, Hiawatha, Kansas from 2 to 4p.m.

A private inurnment will be at the Claytonville Cemetery south of Hiawatha at a later date.

Roger K. Frakes, 77, Valley Falls, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at his home.

 He was born December 20, 1941, at Valley Falls, the son of Raymond C. and Ruth Smith Frakes. He graduated from Effingham High School in 1960. He served in the US Navy, and attained the rank of Second Class Petty Officer.

Roger retired in 1991 from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 27 years of service. He was a manager at their Network Service Department in Topeka.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church In Valley Falls and American Legion Post 225 at Ozawkie.

Roger married Katherine Shell, Feb. 24, 1968, at Valley Falls, and they shared 51 loving years together. 

Survivors include his wife, Kathy, of the home; two sons, Willard Frakes, Neosho Rapids, and Charles Frakes, Nortonville; a daughter, Lynette (Shawn) Valentine, Osage City; a sister, Patricia Frakes, Valley Falls; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur “Bud” Frakes, and Ronald Frakes.

Roger enjoyed doing many woodworking projects. He loved to travel, fish and spend time with his family. 

The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls. Burial with military honors by Grahem-Herbers Post 3084, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will follow at the Valley Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County District 11 EMS and sent c/o Mercer Funeral home, PO Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are welcome at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Mary "Cathy" Sands, 68, of Horton, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Horton after complications, due to a stroke.

Cathy was born on January 28, 1951 in Horton, Kansas the daughter of Leon and Janie (Willis) Lockwood. She graduated from Horton High School in 1969. She was a wonderful wife and a mother. She moved to Reno, Nevada where she worked many years in the Casino Business to include areas all over Nevada. She moved back home to help her sister, Susie Lednicky in many entrepreneurial businesses.

Cathy's greatest passion was her family. She was full of life and everyone loved being around her. Her friends knew they could count on her for anything! She was always up to hanging out and playing card games. She also was a huge music fan and always loved listening to music, no matter what the venue. Cathy also loved to travel to see friends and family wherever the location. She loved to be around the water whether it was a lake, river, pool or ocean. If there was something fun going on, Cathy was involved. One of her greatest passions was her grandson, Camden Lowe.

Cathy is survived by her husband, Mike Sands of the home; daughter, LaVina (Rick) Beveridge of Eagle, Colorado; son, Bradley (Melissa) Lowe of Huntsville, Alabama; two grandsons, Camden Lowe, Joey Beveridge, and a granddaughter, Remy Beveridge; parents, Leon and Janie Lockwood of Horton, Kansas; sister, Susie Lednicky of Horton, Kansas; brother, Tom Lockwood of Horton, Kansas and multiple loving and caring cousins, nieces, nephews and family members.

There will be a Celebration of Cathy's life later this year. She would want everybody to know that she was glad to know each and everyone she ever met. She will be in Heaven looking down on all of us and know that she touched each of us in her own special way. Inurnment will be at the Horton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Cathy Sands memorial fund to be designated later and may be sent in care of the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Donald W. Sallee, 86, of Troy, Kansas died Tuesday evening, August 27, 2019 at his home.

Don was born on March 17, 1933 in rural Troy, Kansas to Joseph and Opal (Middleton) Sallee, Sr.  He was a lifelong resident of Troy where he farmed.   Don served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He was also an  electrician and co-owner of Cee Jay Dee Electric, Inc.  He served as a state representative from 1983-1988 then was elected to the state senate from 1988 until 1997, when he was appointed as a Magistrate Judge in Doniphan County retiring in 1999. Following retirement from public service Don started Laskco Computer.

Don is a member of the WyattPark BaptistChurch in St. Joseph, Missouri, Troy American Legion Post #55..

He married Jean Thornton on August 28, 1953 in Troy.  She survives of the home.  Don was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Joseph “Emmett” Sallee, Jr.

Additional survivors include his children; Susan Losson (Brad)

                   Darrell Sallee (Lori) both of Troy

          8 grandchildren; Stephanie Davies, Rachel Kesterson, Elizabeth Shain, Monica Scholz, Derek Losson, Dana Baxter, Jason Blanton and Jamie Molloy

         7 great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL: Saturday, August 31, 2019 – 10:00 A.M.

            At:  New LifeChurch in Blair, Kansas

          Burial: Courter Cemetery N.E. of Troy where there will be Full Military Honors under the auspices of the Brown County Veterans Honor Guard.

     Visitation:  family will receive friends Friday evening 5-8 pm at the church.

     Memorials:  In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to either the Troy Ambulance or St. Crioux Hospice.

Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy is in charge of arrangements.

                  www.harmanrohde.com

Curtis Dale Kaler, 60, of Holton, KS,passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS. He was born July 19, 1959 in San Jose, CA the son of Lawrence Edward Kaler and Betty (Higgins) Hower.

On November 18, 1995 in Whiting, KS, Curtis married Christina Marie Saunders. They shared over 23 years of marriage.      

Curtis roofed houses most of his life. He also worked for ADS Distribution where he installed insulation.

He was preceded in death by 2 grandsons, Bentley & Abel Rupnicki.

Curtis is survived by his wife Christina of the home; father, Lawrence, Kaler ofCalifornia; mother, Betty Hower (Eldon) of Whiting, KS; 4 daughters, Anna Kaler of Horton, KS, Ashley Rue (Nathaniel Backer) of Fulton, MO, Michelle Willing (Andrew) of New London, MO and Danielle Kaler of Lawrence, KS; 1 son, Kyle Kaler of Holton, KS; 2 sisters, Brenda Diane Kaler and Tanna Trimmell of Utah; and 16 grandchildren.

Celebration of Life will be 12:00 p.m. (noon), Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Linscott Park in Holton. Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436 is assisting the family. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Genevieve L. Troncin, 91, of Falls City was born on August 24, 1927, to Charles and Agnes (Karash) Purvis in Arapahoe, Nebraska. She attended school in Arapahoe and Cambridge, Nebraska.  Genevieve moved with her family to Falls City in March of 1943 and has lived there since.  On August 1, 1946, Genevieve was united in marriage to Floyd Finner Jr. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Falls City.  To this union four children, Dennis, Larry, Connie and Jeffrey were born.  Floyd passed away on April 11, 1965, and Genevieve was later married to Dean Troncin on February 19, 1971.  She worked all her life in Falls City at various jobs that included the Creamery, several grocery stores and Midland Villa nursing home.  Genevieve was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and a respite volunteer.

Genevieve passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Falls City Care Center in Falls City, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of ninety-one years, eleven months and twenty-two days. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Floyd Finner and Dean Troncin, daughter Connie Gordon, great-grandson Eric Kelz, brothers Ernie and Dale (Betty) Purvis, sisters: Evelyn (Milton) Harmon, Charlotte (Johnny) Kenner and Luella (Kenny) Schmidt, and step-children Linda Chesnut and Larry Troncin.

Genevieve is survived by her sons: Dennis (Mary) Finner of Falls City, Larry (Carol) Finner of Falls City, Jeffrey Finner and significant other Karen Shorb of Falls City, step-son Gary Troncin of Maryville, MO; a sister Joan Stone of Falls City, 10 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 10 step great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Falls City, Nebraska with Fr. Lawrence Stoley officiating. 

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the Hall Funeral Home, 2403 Harlan St. in Falls City.  Family will greet friends from 6-7 p.m. and a rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Interment will be at the Falls City Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Sacred Heart School God Parent Program.

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

Services entrusted to Hall Funeral Home-2403 Harlan ST.-Falls City, Nebraska 68355 (402) 245-3131

Vanari Leon Joy, 89, of Falls City, NE, passed away August 24, 2019 at Falls City. He was born March 27, 1930 at Salem, NE to the late Ivan and Esta (Wittwer) Joy.

He married Amy Carolyn Houston on September 12, 1954 at Salem, NE.

Leon was raised in Salem and Falls City. He graduated from Falls City High School in 1947 and then attended Peru State College and earned a degree in Math. Later he earned a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Nebraska. Leon served in the army and was stationed in California at Fort Ord. He taught Math at Falls City High School for 25 years until retirement. After leaving teaching, Leon returned to work in the oilfields. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church where he was very active. He had been a member of the Rotary Club, Falls City Power Board, and he was President and Vice President of the Nebraska Education Association.

Leon is survived by his children Cindy (Scott) Adams, Van (Itzel) Joy, Rodney (Murial) Joy, Amy (Jim) Cleveland, grandchildren, Allison, Quentin, Amanda, and Andrew Joy, Becky Oeltjenbruns, Aaron (Lindsey) and Sam Cleveland, sisters-in-law Karen Joy and Kathryn Nolte. He was proceeded in death by his parents, wife, and brother.

Leon’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the First United Presbyterian Church with Pastor Rick Martin officiating. A private inurnment service will be held at Maple Cemetery.

The family prefers memorials to Maple Cemetery or First United Presbyterian Church.

No viewing or visitation.

Wayne A.  Covert, Jr., 56, of Hiawatha, died Monday evening, August 19, 2019, at an Omaha, Nebraska hospital.

He was born at Hiawatha, December 14, 1962, one of four children born to Wayne Arthur Sr. and Darlene Bauer Covert.  He grew up in Hiawatha where he attended schools, graduating from Hiawatha High School with the class of 1981.  Right out of high school, he started work with Reese Construction, Scandia, KS where he worked with his uncles.  Wayne continued work in the construction field most of his working career.  In recent years, he spent working in the fiber optics field until declining health forced him to retire in 2018.  Even though his work took him all over the Midwest and stayed in motels days at a time, he always considered Hiawatha his home.  Wayne recently moved to Omaha to be near his daughter, also to be near a hospital for cancer treatment.

Wayne was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Hiawatha.  He was known to do without to help someone else in need.  His family was so very important to him.  Wayne’s nieces and nephews affectionately called him “Uncle Corn Dog”.  He was ‘born’ into the St. Louis Cardinals family, loved fishing (especially with his Grandmother Covert), and could not be anything but a diehard Jayhawk Basketball fan.

Survivors include his mother Darlene Covert of Hiawatha, daughter Kortnie Williams (James) of Fremont, NE, sisters:  Jackie Bianchi (Tim) of Hiawatha, Sandy Walker of Mountain Home, AR, brother Charlie Covert of Lawrence, half-brothers Michael Covert (Melissa) of Greenwood, LA, David Covert (Shawna) of McMinnville, OR, grandchildren:  Izabella, Cameron and Branden. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Wayne was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, aunt, uncles, and a nephew.

A Celebration of Wayne’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, August 31, at the Zion Lutheran Church of Hiawatha.  Rev. Michael Dunaway will officiate.  Inurnment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

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

Memorial contributions are suggested to help with expenses and may be sent in care of the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434.

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

Kevin Lee Becker, 63, of Seneca died unexpectedly on August 23, 2019, at his home.

Kevin was born in Topeka on May 21, 1956 to Leo and Darlene McClain Becker.  He grew-up in Seneca attending Sts. Peter& Paul Grade School; and graduated from Nemaha Valley High School with the Class of 1974.

Kevin worked at Big B Grocery store for a short time, prior to being employed by Becker Body Shop.  He was employed from the fall of 1975 thru the winter of 2019; his health forced him into retirement. In 1984, he married Janelle Schraad; the couple later divorced.  Kevin enjoyed old cars, NASCAR races, and all automobiles.  He was skilled at putting together puzzles.  

He is survived by his parents, Leo and Darlene Becker of Seneca; a sister, Kathy (Blaine) Smith of Beattie; and a brother, Karl Becker of Nipomo, California.

A Rosary will be prayed at the Lauer Funeral Home at 2PM on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.

Memorials will be designated later.

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

On Friday, August 23, 2019, Mary H. Mueting, loving mother of 14 children, grandmother of 30 and great-grandmother of 44 children, passed away at the age of 96.

Mary was born on July 6, 1923 on a farm northeast of Frankfort, KS to Fred and Otillia (Engelken) Kuckelman. She attended grade schools in Baileyville and St. Benedict, KS. Mary graduated from Baileyville High School in May 1941. On July 28, 1943 she married Lawrence A. Mueting at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Baileyville, KS. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1994 after 50 years of marriage. They spent many years farming and raising livestock before retiring in 1989 to the home they built in Seneca, KS. They raised four sons and eight daughters on the Mueting home farm south of Seneca.

Before her marriage, Mary worked at an NYA center in Marysville, KS and the AAA office in Seneca. Mary was a farmer’s wife and stay-at-home mother. She liked to cook, bake and sew for her children and Lawrence. In addition, Mary volunteered for many years at Sts. Peter and Paul Grade School, was a census taker, and a Mitchell Township Republican Committee Woman for almost 50 years.

Mary was deeply loving and passionate about her family. Even though she had over 100 people in her immediate family, she always knew what every family member was involved in, their birthdays as well as their favorite meals and desserts. She loved to quilt, completing over 120 quilts for children’s and grandchildren’s wedding gifts as well as baby quilts for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition, each grandchild received a comforter in honor of their high school graduation. Mary was known for her quick wit, infectious smile and her kind and compassionate spirit.

 Mary is survived by her eight daughters: Linda (Ron) Chase of Missoula, MT, Karol (Bob) Maasen of Moses Lake, WA, Jackie (Russ) Clark of El Dorado, KS, Nancy (Rich) Hughes of Overland Park, KS, Cathy (Steve) Kramer of Corning, KS, Mary (Elwyn) Heinen of Hughson, CA, Joyce (Bob) Boden of Seneca and Michele (Jim) Lohmann of Seneca; four sons: Alan (Janet) Mueting of Seneca, Jerry (Rose) Mueting of Seneca, Tim (Carla) Mueting of Normal, IL and Terry (Sheri) Mueting of Corning; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters Rozella Ronnebaum and Kay Gravenstein; and brother Albert Kuckelman.

Mary was preceded in death by an infant son, Galen, October 16, 1945 and infant daughter, Ann, on September 10, 1958; sisters Lucille Preston and LeNore Stumpf; brothers Paul, Mark, John, Fred and Danny.

Rosaries will be prayed on Monday, August 26 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. at Lauer Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 27 at 11:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Music will be provided by Katelyn Lohmann and Dennis Niehues. Lector for the service will be Michael Hughes and Danny Mueting will serve as Eucharistic Minister.

Burial will be in the church cemetery following the Mass. Pallbearers include grandsons Kevin Chase, Troy Chase, Marc Maasen, James Mueting, Brent Mueting, Brad Mueting, Chris Clark, Matt Clark, Michael Hughes, Larry Kramer, Bob Kramer, Brian Kramer, Sam Mueting, John Mueting, Craig Mueting, Danny Mueting, Andy Lohmann and Joey Lohmann.

Flowers or donations may be sent to Lauer Funeral Home, Seneca, KS. Memorials may be designated to St. Jude Research Hospital or Sts. Peter and Paul Grade School Fund.

Kari Vogele, 36, of Salem, NE, passed away August 23, 2019 at Salem. She was born November 6, 1982 at Falls  City, NE to Mike and Vicki (Nussbaum) Simpson.

She married Warren Vogele on October 31, 2013 at Salem, NE.

Kari was raised at Salem and graduated Dawson-Verdon High School in 2001. Following graduation she worked at Sonic and when married the couple made their home in Salem and owned and operated the Big Red Inn at Salem. In 2016 she became ill due to kidney failure and was unable to work. She was a foster parents and an avid Chiefs fan.

Kari is survived by her husband, Warren of Salem, father & step-mother, Mike and Krista Simpson of Ashland, NE, mother, Vicki Rowland her friend Tom Strecker of Falls City, step-father, Richard Rowland of Salem, siblings, Scott Rowland and his wife Chelsey of Lincoln, Kristen Russell and her son Tatum of Falls City, Shelby Simpson of Falls City, Heaven, Eboni and Frank Simpson all of Ashland, Amanda Alexander of Julesburg, CO, grandfather, Lyle Nussbaum of Falls City, grandmother, Mary Lou Hill of Falls City, uncles and aunts, Harold & Deb Nussbaum of Falls City, David & Kristen Simpson of Humboldt, NE, Mary Jo & Sam Liberty of Falls City. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lois Nussbaum and uncle, Ken Simpson.

Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Dorr and Clark Funeral Home with Pastor Chad Berry officiating. Interment will be in Maple Cemetery.

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

William Fredrick “Fred” Johnson, 71, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born May 13, 1948 in Holton, KS, the son of James Edward and Zola Marie (Hewitt) Johnson.

          Fred graduated from Mayetta High School in 1966. He worked for Thompson Implement in Holton, he was a custodian for Royal Valley Middle School, PTMW in Meriden and retired in 2010 from Prairie Band Casino as Supervisor of the Count Team. He was also a farmer and stockman.

          He was a former member of the Cutting Horse Club in Mayetta. Fred was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He also enjoyed gardening.

          Fred married Deborah Lee Seigler on September 14, 1968 in Holton. They celebrated over 50 years of marriage.

          Survivors include his wife Debbie of the home; 2 sons, Edward Johnson (Teri) of Mayetta, KS and Dennis Johnson (Hannah) of Mayetta, KS; a daughter, Jamie Johnson-Shaffer (Eric) of Mayetta, KS; a sister, Judith “Judy” Bone (Bob) of Topeka, KS; 5 grandchildren, Layne Johnson, Kaileigh Gray-Milligan, Hunter Johnson, Jace Johnson and Jarret Johnson and a great-granddaughter, Brynleigh McClane.

          Memorial graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Mayetta Cemetery.  Memorials may be given to the Fred Johnson Memorial Fund c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visitwww.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. 

Elizabeth Ann Kuhnert, 86,Cummings, KS,  formerly of Rushville, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Midland Care Hospice House, Topeka, KS surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, August 30, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Atchison, KS, with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the church.  In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Midland Hospice House and may be sent in care of the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements.  Online condolences may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.

Elizabeth was born September 17, 1932, in Atchison the daughter of Joseph and Flora (Mitchell) Dame.  She was a homemaker.  Elizabeth was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Atchison, KS.  She enjoyed bowling, flowers, gardening and especially being a farmer’s wife.

Elizabeth married Elmer Kuhnert on August 26, 1955 at Trinity Lutheran Church.  He preceded her in death on August 27, 2010.  Survivors include a son Jeff (Teri) Kuhnert, Rushville, MO     three daughters, Robyn (Greg) Wagner, Cummings, KS, Lisa (Ted) Hurst, Effingham, Beth (Terry) Hamilton, Effingham, KS, a sister Marjorie Stone, Atchison, KS, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by two sons, Elmer Lee Kuhnert, Jr., Randy Kuhnert, five brothers, Gene, Henry, Bill, Sam, Raymond Dame, six sisters, Bernice Hanshaw, Doris Guess, Nancy Haugness, Jackie Hinton, Helen Dame, Norma Jean Dame.

Jerral A. Weber, 83, of Troy, Kansas died Friday, August 23, 2019 at a Wathena nursing home.

Jerral was born on October 18, 1935 in Troy, Kansas to Allen and Mary (Mallory) Weber.  He was a farmer and truck driver.

Jerral was an active member of the FirstBaptist Church in Troy.  He served as Sunday School teacher and Deacon. Jerral served on the USD #429 School Board for 8 years.  He also served in the Army National Guard.

He married Shirley Waller on August 3, 1958.  She preceded him in death on October 10, 2018.  He was also preceded by his parents.

Survivors include his daughter, Amy Masters (Jerry) of Troy

              Grandchildren, Dalton and Devin Masters

FUNERAL:  Monday, August 26, 2019 – 10:30 A.M.

        At:  FirstBaptist Church in Troy

      Burial:  MountOlive Cemetery in Troy

 Visitation:  family will receive friends Sunday 5-7 pm at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home where friends may call after 9 AM Sunday.

      Memorials:  Troy Ambulance, Freedom Hospice or Doniphan County 4-H

          www.harmanrohde.com

Edwin James Montgomery, 94, of Sabetha, Kansas died Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha.

He was born September 26, 1924 to Charles and Lillian Mae (Church) Montgomery at the farm home in the Berwick community northwest of Sabetha. He attended Excelsior country school, and graduated from Sabetha High School with the class of 1942. He attended Kansas State University briefly, and while there was a member of the Farmhouse Fraternity. He then returned to the family farm and worked with his father for the next several years.

He married Leota Strahm in February 1948, and together they made their home in the Berwick community. To this union were born three children, Ann, Jay, and Ross. Ed was a lifelong farmer and stockman. A dairyman for many years, he and Leota established Leeds Farm registered dairy herd. While dairying, Ed and Leota received the Balanced Farming and Family Living Award from the Kansas Bankers Association as well as other numerous DHIA awards. When the dairy herd was sold in 1973, he then fed beef cattle and hogs and continued his row crop operation.

Ed's life centered around faith, family, and farming. He was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church and NorthRidge Church in Sabetha where he served as trustee, deacon, and missions committee member, was a Sunday School teacher for many years and was a member of Gideons Inernational. He was a member of The Dairy Herd Improvement Association and served as president of the DHIA. He served on the board of the Nemaha County Creamery, a predecessor of the Mid-American Dairymen Creamery in Sabetha, and was a member of the Nemaha County Farm Bureau. Ed enjoyed reading, traveled extensively, and became a licensed private pilot and a member of the Sabetha Flying Club. He treasured family gatherings and his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In 2011, he and Leota moved to the Apostolic Christian Home Retirement Village where he lived until failing health necessitated his move to the Apostolic Christian Home, where he resided until his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mae (Church) Montgomery; and sisters, Dottie Smith and Margie Dillaplain.

He is survived by his wife, Leota of the home; his daughter, Ann Kent (Bill); his sons, Jay Montgomery (Dee) and Ross Montgomery (Martha); ten grandchildren, Rachael Donahou (Eddie), Naomi Kent, Micah Kent, Justin Montgomery (Jenny), Jordan Montgomery (Ashley), Emma Surdez (Derek), Ellie Robson (Zach), Jonah Montgomery, Sky Smith, and Alec Dirks; nine great-grandchildren; his brother, Don (Nancy) of Sabetha; and nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral service will be held Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at NorthRidge Church in Sabetha, Kansas. Visitation will be Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at NorthRidge Church in Sabetha. Interment will be made in the Albany Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to NorthRidge Church Missions or the Apostolic Christian Home, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, KS 66534. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

Janice K. Nichols “Jan” Wanlass, 71, of Highland, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at her home.

She was born March 29, 1948, at the Horton Community Hospital, one of four daughters born to Jake Rufus and Viola Geneva VanDonge Nichols. Jan grew up in the Soldier/Circleville communities where she attended schools prior to graduating from Circleville High School with the class of 1966. After marriage, the union was blessed with two sons Mick and Donovan. The family lived in Topeka prior to moving to Utah where she worked as a court clerk. In 1991, she returned to northeast Kansas, settling in Highland to be near two of her sisters where she worked as a court clerk for Doniphan County in Troy, before retiring at age 65.

Jan was a member of the Soldier Christian Church. Upon settling in Highland, she attended the Highland Christian Church.

Survivors include her two sons: Mick Wanlass of Tooele, Utah, Donovan Wanlass (Shalauna) of Eagle Mountain, Utah, three sisters: Beverly Evans, Judy Allen (Marty), both of Highland, Vickie Root (Rod) of Topeka, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Services are planned for 11 a.m. Monday, August 26, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland, with Pastors Jerry Petering and Tom Carter officiating. Graveside services are planned for 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Soldier Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Highland Senior Citizens Center, sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 33, 66035.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 Noon until 6 p.m. Sunday. The family will meet one hour prior to services.

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

Edwin James Montgomery, 94, of Sabetha, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Apostolic Christian Home.

Funeral service will be held Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the NorthRidge Church in Sabetha, Kansas.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at NorthRidge Church in Sabetha.

Interment will be made in the Albany Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to NorthRidge Church Missions or the Apostolic Christian Home, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, KS 66534.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

Dennis Wayne Heusi, 70 years old, of Effingham, KS died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his home with Janice by his side following a battle with lung disease and cancer.

Memorial services will be 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison with Mark Armstrong officiating. The body has been cremated and burial of the cremated remains will be at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home, Atchison. Memorial contributions are suggested to Muscotah Cancer Group, the American Lung Association or the Friends of Hospice, Holton, KS and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Words of comfort and remembrance may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Dennis was born on June 25, 1949 in Horton, Kansas the son of Alfred Wayne and Mildred Rose (Moore) Heusi. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1967 and attended Highland Community College for two years. Dennis served in the Kansas Army National Guard from March, 1970 to March 1976. He was married to Janice Ann Gilliland on Nov. 27, 1971. He worked at the former Rockwell International, Atchison as a machinist and patternmaker. They moved to Creston, Iowa in Oct. 1978 and he worked as a patternmaker for the Fansteel/Wellman Dynamics Corp. They returned to Effingham in Sept. 1993 and he worked for Atchison Pattern Works. Dennis and Janice owned and operated DJ’s Food and Fuel, Effingham from 2001 – 2014. While in Iowa Dennis was active in the Lions Club and served on the City Council. He enjoyed playing cards, listening to oldies music, dancing, hunting and fishing, camping, boating, trapping and just being outside. He was active with his son’s sports including coaching little league baseball, teaching everyone how to water ski, and going to wrestling matches.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Heusi, of the home in Effingham, KS, two sons: Kylee Wayne (Sadie) Heusi, Liberty, MO, and Thayne Michael (Michelle) Heusi, Topeka, KS, four grandchildren; Casey, Cash, Charlotte, and Calvin, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and one aunt. His parents preceded him in death.

Clara Grace Strathman, 91, of Seneca,  died on Wednesday August 21, 2019, at Life Care Center in Seneca.

Grace was born on September 12, 1927 on a farm south of Seneca to Frank and Bertha Lorson Block. She attended grade school at Blue Star Country School south of Seneca and went to high school at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Seneca, and graduated with the class of 1945. As a young girl she loved to take care of the farm animals and babysitting nieces and nephews.

After high school she moved to Denver to attend business school. She then moved back to Seneca and began working at the Nemaha County Welfare Office.

On November 11, 1950, Grace had the great fortune to marry Robert (Bob) Strathman at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. The couple raised five children and celebrated 68 ½ years of marriage. Grace enjoyed traveling with her Bob. She especially enjoyed spending tome with her great grandchildren.

Grace was a member of Sts, Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the St. Ann’s Altar Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob (2019); her parents, Frank Block (1957), Bertha Block (1971), a grandson Keith Strathman (2007); and siblings, Francis Block, Helen Hammes, Alda Wassenburg, Alma Randall, Bea Fitzpatrick and Bill Block.

Grace is survived by her children, Richard Strathman of Seneca, Donald (Julie) Strathman of Seneca, Jean Stueve of Topeka, Ellen Rowland of Lee Summit, Mo, Max (Shyla) Strathman of Lawrence; and a nephew, Chris Strathman who held a special place in Bob and Grace’s heart.

Rosaries will be prayed at 2 & 7 PM Friday, August 23, 2019 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials can be given in Grace’s memory to Sts. Peter and Paul Church and or COINS for a Cause, and sent in care of the family.

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

Rose Marie Weldon, 91, died at The Denver Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, August 18, 2019.

Born March 24, 1928 in Horton, Kansas, she moved to Atchison, Kansas and worked there until retirement.  Rose was a member of the Sac and Fox tribe of Iowa and Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas.

Survivors include daughter, Donna (Weldon Heim) Paul and son-in-law Lorin Paul, Aurora, Colorado; Grandsons: Curtis Heim (Dawnelle) of Tucson, Arizona and Eric Heim (Alise) of Castle Rock, Colorado.  Step-granddaughter: Lauren Avelar (Jason) of Salt Lake City, Utah.  Great -grandchildren: Alexander and Brenden Cody of Salt Lake City, Utah; Karli, Kelsi and Christopher Heim of Tucson, Arizona; Deegan and Taber Heim of Castle Rock, Colorado.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents John Bear, Jr. and Birdie Butler; her husband Virgil Weldon; her children Delmer Joseph, Martha Rose, and John W. Weldon; her granddaughter Heather Heim Cody; great-granddaughter Gabrielle Lynn Heim.

The family will greet friends at Arensberg Pruett Funeral home, 208 North 5th Street, Atchison, Kansas on Friday, August 23, 2019  visitation from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Services will be held at the Kickapoo Community Building, Kickapoo Reservation at 6 pm on Saturday, August 24, 2019; Burial will be on Sunday, August 25th, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Kennekuk Indian Cemetery, Horton, Kansas.

Memorial contributions are welcome for “The Kennekuk Church”, this facility is located in Horton, Kansas. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com

Francis “Jim” Levret, Jr., 75, of Hiawatha, Kansas passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha.

Jim was born July 25, 1944 in Sabetha, Kansas the son of Francis J. Levret, Sr. and Mildred M. (Spellmeier) Levret. He attended and graduated from Goff High School. After graduating he started working for his families trucking company, Levret Trucking. In July of 1963, Jim served in the Kansas Army National Guard, and was honorably discharged in February of 1974. In the early 1980’s, Jim took over the family business, Levret Trucking.

Jim married Sarah Frayer on July 7, 2006 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Jim loved to go fishing, driving across the country in his 18 wheeler, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and spending time with his family.   

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Gannon Levret; and his two sisters, Mary Kaminski and Patti Grollmes.

Jim is survived by his wife, Sarah of the home; his children, Jamie (Sherry) Levret of Tecumseh, KS, Mark (Trish) Levret of Powhattan, KS, Cedar Levret (Justin Bruckshaw) of St. Joseph, MO, and a step-daughter, Tammy (Simon) Proctor of Holton, KS; his sisters, Linda Miller and Helen Sourk, both of Hiawatha, KS; 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha, KS. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be made in the St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Freedom Hospice of Hiawatha, sent in care of Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, KS 66534. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.popkessmortuaries.com.

Jerry Duane Jarrett, 83, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home in Troy, Kansas.

Jerry was born on August 16, 1936 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Lester and Gladys (Slater) Jarrett.

He graduated from Clarksdale High School in 1954. Jerry was a member of the First Baptist Church, Troy, Troy Lion’s Club, and the Masonic Lodge #55. Jerry started his career farming, he owned and operated Jarrett Hardware for 8 years, and worked as manager for the Doniphan Electric Coop, retiring in 1998.

Jerry married Shirley Knapp on August 18, 1957 in Troy, Kansas. She survives of the home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Robert, Donald, and Jim Jarrett and a sister, Janie Daring.

Additional survivors: his children, Mack (Teresa) Jarrett, Troy, Kansas.

                                                       Tina (Adam) Ferris, Troy, Kansas.

                                                       Jay (Kelly) Jarrett, St. Joseph, Missouri.

                                                       Jill (Don) Huss, Troy, Kansas.

                                9 grandsons, Dustin Ferris, Cole Jarrett, Casey Jarrett, Tyler Ferris,                      Auten Huss, Gunnar Huss, Pierce Jarrett, Cuttar Huss and Jack Jarrett.

12 great-grandchildren and 1 on the way, 4 granddaughters-in-law

Sister, Suzanne (Jerry) Arnold, St. Joseph, Missouri

Sisters-in-law, Maurine Jarrett and Patricia Higdon

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M. Friday, August 23, 2019.

   At the First BaptistChurch in Troy, Kansas.

Visitation: 5-8 Thursday evening at the First BaptistChurch in Troy, Kansas. Friends may call after 1 P.M. Wednesday at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas.

Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas.

Memorials: Troy Ambulance Fund, MoilaShrine Temple (Transportation Fund), or the St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

www.harmanrohde.com

Joann Baldwin, 84, of Falls City, NE, passed away August 18, 2019. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Christ Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7-8:00 PM at  Dorr and Clark Funeral Home.

Margaret Joann Baldwin was born May 23, 1935 at the home of her grandmother in Yorktown, Iowa. Her parents were Alton and Louise (Eichhorst) Forbes.
Joann was baptized May 25, 1935 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown and also was confirmed there in April, 1949. She started to school at Page Center, Iowa and completed grade school in Yorktown. She attended High School at Amity High in College Springs, Iowa. She was awarded the Page County Citizenship Award upon graduation in1953. Joann continued her education at Commercial Extension School of Commerce in Omaha and began working at Schmoller-Mueller Piano Company in Omaha. Following employment there she worked for the Federal Land Bank in Omaha as a veri-typist in the farm loan department.

In May, 1958, she married Donald Baldwin of Omaha at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown. In January 1959 they moved to Falls City where Donald was employed by Commodore Corporation making furniture and mattresses for mobile homes.

They had two children, James Daniel and Sharon Louise. Joann was a home maker while the children were young, then became employed by First Christian Church as part-time secretary for 15 years, and also secretary for Christ Lutheran Church for many years. She became a partner in the family upholstery business. Don and Joann spent a lot of gardening, giving away and selling home-grown produce. They became involved in the local Farmer's Market for about 6 years. Many charitable hours were spent with community projects for Aid Association for Lutherans, Lutheran Brotherhood and Thrivent Financial over the years.
Joann was also involved in many activities at Christ Lutheran Church, being a VBS coordinator and teacher and a Sunday School/Christian Education teacher. She was a member of Christ Lutheran LWML, as president of the Ladies Aid Society, and member of the Missionary Circle; past member of the Altar Guild and involved with the Care and Share Evangelism group. Joann was a member and past president of South School PTA. She and Don were custodian at the church for over 49 years.

Joann is preceded in death by her parents, aunts, uncles, and sisters-in-law and cousins.

Joann is survived by her husband, Donald, two children, James (Katie) Baldwin, Omaha, Sharon (Rob) Hull, Milford, Nebraska, Four grandchildren, Debra (Sean) Thiemann of Herman, NE, and Jennifer (Joe) Loukota, Lincoln, Christopher (Jenny) Hull, Wahoo, Nebraska; and Alex (Hilary) Hull, Grand Island, Nebraska; Eight great-grandchildren, many cousins and friends.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Christ Lutheran Church with Reverend Daniel Gifford officiating assisted by Pastor Steven York. Interment will be in Steele Cemetery.

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

Richard “Dick” Michael Haugsness, 75, passed away on August 18, 2019 at the University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis Campus in Topeka surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born at home on July 1, 1944 in Seneca, Kansas to S.J. and Lillian (Weber) Haugsness. He graduated from Sts. Peter and Paul High School in 1962. Richard joined the U.S. Army Reserve in 1963, attained the rank of SSGT, and was a cook. He was honorably discharged in 1969.

He married his childhood friend, Mary Ann (Kinsey) Haugsness, on May 9, 1964 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Seneca. They were blessed to share 55 years of marriage together, making their home in Seneca with their six children.

While in High School, Richard worked at Farrells IGA Store. Additionally, he worked alongside his father at the family business, Sunset Acres Service Station, where he gained his mechanical knowledge. After graduation, he worked at both the Skelly Service Station on Main Street and the Log Cabin Service Station. From 1966 to 1970, he was employed by Winterscheidt Milling. On March 1, 1970, Richard began his employment with the City of Seneca as a member of the electrical department and was the Electrical Superintendent until his retirement in 2009 (39 1/2 years). Decorating the Seneca Main Street with a zig-zag of lights at Christmas time was one his favorite tasks. A skilled handyman and jack of all trades, his talents were known by many around town. Before the days of HGTV and DIY Network, he demonstrated resourcefulness by tearing down old buildings and using the materials to build new structures. Richard and his wife were co-owners of Leisure Time Crafts where he taught stained glass and evening ceramic classes. His dedication to their business was clearly demonstrated by early morning, lunch hour, and evening trips to the store for pouring and firing of ceramic pieces. The crafty couple were in business for 30 years. After retirement, he worked part-time at Pamida.

Richard gardened to provide for his family. In an effort to accommodate his growing household, Richard put his heart and sweat in to remodeling their three unique homes. He was skilled at woodworking, auto-mechanics, tinkering, and inventing useful items. As a natural teacher, he passed along knowledge to his children and grandchildren as they worked together on projects. Richard enjoyed watching his son Bob race pony stock cars and was also a NASCAR racing fan. He did his own racing around town on his moped and three-wheeled scooter. Declining health forced the man who rarely sat still and had a tremendous work-ethic to slow down. During his retirement he became a frequent watcher of game shows and Royals baseball games. Many of his family members joined him in watching and solving game show puzzles. Scratching lottery tickets was a recent favorite and occasionally profitable past time.

Richard's wife and family were the light and joy of his life. His survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Ann; children: Clarissa (Larry) Davidow, Lenexa, KS; Anna (Brice) Feldt, Topeka, KS; Robert (Judy) Haugsness, Edgerton, MO; Mary (Cary) Crabtree, Seneca, KS; Gerald Haugsness, Beatrice, NE; and Monica (Troy) Coverdale, Greeley, CO. Grandchildren: Abby Davidow; Marya & Brenden Feldt; Crystal & Victoria Haugsness; Chelsey (Zach) Green; Austin, Layne & Elliott Crabtree; and Cade Haugsness. Great-grandchildren: Rockwell Green; Hadley & Cohen Crabtree. He is also survived by five siblings: Betty Brannam, Topeka, KS; Margaret Albers, Lincoln, NE; Karin Reilly, Hull GA; Bill Haugsness, Kansas City, MO; and Larry Haugsness, Las Vegas, NV along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, S.J. (January 5, 1988) and Lillian (December 10, 1978); brothers: Gerald (October 27, 1936), Robert (January 10, 1939), John (April 27, 2013) and Milton (February 6, 2019); sisters: Kathleen (May 27, 1947) and Jeanette (August 6, 2012).

Rosaries will be prayed at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. The funeral mass is 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Seneca. A private burial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the City of Seneca Electrical Department for Christmas Lights or the City of Seneca Fountain Project, sent in care of the family.

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

Betty Gruber, 95, of Falls City, NE, passed away August 18, 2019 at Falls City. She was born July 22, 1924 at Salem, NE to Charlie and Mae (Thompson) Kratz. 

She married Albert Gruber, Jr. on March 25, 1951 at Auburn, NE. He passed away January 20, 2011.

Betty graduated from Falls City High School in 1941. When married the couple established their home on a farm southwest of Falls City. In addition to being a home maker and farm wife, she worked at F. W. Woolworth Co. and Richardson Stationary Store. She enjoyed sewing and embroidery work. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Betty is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Billy Kratz, sisters, Dorothy Karsten, Grace Marmet and Helen Ruth Deckinger.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 10:30 AM at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Young Je Kim officiating. Interment will be in Steele Cemetery.

Open visitation and viewing will begin on Monday afternoon.

Wilmer G. “Bill” Rahe, of Hiawatha, with family by his side, passed away Friday afternoon, August 16, 2019, at Two Timbers in Highland.

Bill was born December 3, 1936, at Linn, KS, one of thirteen children born to Edwin and Hulda Meyer Rahe.  He was raised and educated in Linn where he graduated from high school with the class of 1956.  Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Alaska, discharged at the rank of airman second class in October 1960.  Bill worked construction all of his life, first in Washington County and upon moving to Hiawatha where he worked for Atland Construction for a number of years.  He started Rahe Construction in 1979 until slowing down in 2013.

Church was very important to Bill.  He was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church of Hiawatha where he had served as trustee of the Church for a number of years.  He enjoyed coaching his sons’ baseball teams and girls softball teams.  Spending time with family was important as he came from a big family as the boys like to fish together on the Blue River and hunted together.  This became a tradition with his family as he enjoyed much the same by fishing and hunting with his sons, grandsons, and nephews.  Bill enjoyed watching and supporting his children in all of their activities.  He enjoyed watching sports of all kinds on television, especially baseball (even though he wouldn’t admit it.)  

He married Cora Lee Huffman February 18, 1961, at Linn, Kansas.  They lived in Washington County until 1969 when they moved to Hiawatha to make their home.  She survives at home.

Other survivors include his children:  sons:  Billy Rahe (Traci) of Morrill, KS, Bob Rahe (Wendy) of Hiawatha, daughters:  Brenda Rahe of Ramstein, Germany, Pam Twombly (Jerry) of Highland, Sandy Paden (Rodney) of Horton, brother Eddie Rahe (Loretta) of Topeka, sisters Nola McAfee of South Elgin, Illinois, Marilyn Wiese of Linn; 10 grandchildren:  Taylor Rahe, Camryn Rahe, Aubrey Rahe, Kora Twombly, Kaley Twombly, Nick Meyer, Colby Meyer, Meranda Hoose, David Paden, and Katy Paden. A great-grandson, Waylon Rahe

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers:  Lester, Lavern, Raymond, Leonard, Richard, Norman, sisters:  Alice Spreer, Mary Lange, and Elva Rahe.

A Celebration of Bill’s life is planned for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 22, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hiawatha, with Pastor Michael Dunaway officiating.  Military honors a courtesy of the Brown County Veterans Honor Guard.  Lunch will follow in the Church basement.  Cremation will follow services.  Private family inurnment at a later date at the Linn Cemetery.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Wednesday.  The family will meet with friends from 6-7:30 that evening.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or Linn Cemetery, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.  

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

Norma Elaine Chatman, 97, Huron, Kansas died early Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Huron, Kansas.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 4:00 P.M. in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Seth Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, August 21st from 7:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Norma was born February 28, 1922 in Circleville, Kansas the daughter of Russel and Edith (Brown) Slimmer. She graduated from Circleville High School and attended a business school in Topeka, Kansas for two years.

Norma worked at the Atchison Library assisting in the children’s library for many years. She formerly served as a waitress for many years and served as a secretary during WW II in Washington, DC.

She enjoyed gardening and especially spending time with her family and her grandchildren and was a history buff.

Survivors include a daughter, Paula A. Clem, Huron, KS; a son, Carl P. “Bud” Chatman, Jr., Atchison, KS; a sister, Barbara Slimmer, Holton, KS; thirteen grandchildren; thirty seven great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.

Norma was preceded in death daughters, Jane Torrez and Marty Eileen Chatman; sons, Daniel Chatman and Roger Chatman; brothers, Lawrence, Mac, and Gordon Slimmer.

Victoria S. Jones, 68, Holton, KS, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

She was born June 17, 1951 in Doniphan, MO the daughter of Walter J. and Lucille I. Moore Sayers. She graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City, KS in 1969.

Victoria was a security guard officer at Lansing State Penitentiary and worked at a prison clothing manufacturing company at Reeds Spring Junction, MO. She served as secretary for Grahem-Herbers Post 3084 V.F.W. Auxiliary in Valley Falls. She spent most of her life as a homemaker caring for her family. 

On July 20, 1985 Victoria married David I. Jones in Miami, OK. They shared 34 years of marriage.

Survivors include her husband David of the home; two sons, Eddie (Tracie) Phillips, and Michael (Abby) Ross, all of Belton, MO; one daughter, Danielle (Chris) Mayhew, Holton; three brothers, Larry Dean Sasse, Waco, TX, and Daniel (Sheri) VanHoozier, and Joe Sayers, both of Valley Falls; one sister, Paula (Roger) Dill, McLouth; 10 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Walter J. Sayers, Sr. and her sister, Debbie Phillips.

A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2019 at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls. Inurnment will follow at the Valley Falls Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grahem-Herbers Post 3084 V.F.W. and sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are welcome at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

 Linda J. Baum, 60, of rural Tecumseh, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born to Lewis and Betty (Roberts) Tillman on September 5, 1958 in Falls City, Nebraska.  Linda was the youngest of four children born to this union. In her early days Linda enjoyed riding her horse Buster and participating in horse shows in Salem.  Linda attended Dawson-Verdon Public Schools graduating with the Class of 1976.

 She was united in marriage on September 23, 1978 to Michael "Mick" Kunzman at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Tecumseh, Nebraska. To this union three sons were born, Shawn, Joseph and Jeremy.  Mick and Linda lived in Tecumseh where they raised their family and Linda started working in retail for Wheelers and later worked for Orschelins. Mick passed away October 13, 2003.  Linda later married Bill Baum at the Maple Grove Church, rural Tecumseh on August 19, 2006.  Bill and Linda made their home southwest of Tecumseh and Linda loved being out on farm. 

In her spare time, Linda enjoyed puzzles, crafts, reading Janet Evanovich books, embroidery projects, and also participated in helping the Tecumseh Fire Department with meals and water fights.  Linda loved having her grandchildren around and teaching them how to play spoons and showing them how to look at the clouds and describe what they saw.  She assisted with coach pitch baseball and loved watching Husker football and having her friends and family around. Linda will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Baum of rural Tecumseh, sons, Shawn Kunzman and significant other Tosha Cook of Humboldt, Joe Kunzman and wife Jennifer of Elk Creek and Jeremy Kunzman and wife Desiree of Greenleaf, KS, grandchildren, Devin Cook, Sadie Kunzman, Kolby Kunzman, Kasha Marroquin, Sean Britt and Ayden Cannon, sisters, Shirley Schuetz and significant other Paul Kaiser of Falls City and Georgia Beethe and husband Gary of Steinauer, step-children, Todd Baum and wife Ashley of Seward and children Thae, Gavin and Brezlyn, Tamra and Bobby Tran and children Karsten and Tiegan, Garret Baum and significant other Ann Rene and children Eliana, Joshton and Neelah and Eric Baum and significant other JaeLynn Edwards and daughter Isabella, mother-in-law, Mary Lou Baum of Tecumseh, brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom Baum and wife Teresa and John Baum and wife Sue of Tecumseh, Sharon Kuska and husband Galen of Exeter, Sheila Kelly and husband Greg of Papillion and Teri Pendell of Beatrice, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends as well as her dogs, Chase and Buster.    

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Michael "Mick" Kunzman, brother, Arthur Tillman, brothers-in-law, Dan "Festus" and Tony Kunzman, father-in-law, Glen Baum, nephew, Tim Baum and niece Shari Jorn.                                

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (Maple Grove) Church, southwest of Tecumseh, Nebraska with Rev. Eric Biehl officiating.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Wherry Mortuary in Tecumseh, Nebraska.

Memorials may go to the family’s choice.

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

Arthur “Art” Leroy Alderman, 92, of Table Rock, Nebraska was born on January 31, 1927, in Sabetha, Kansas to Ralph and Margaret (Waters) Alderman.  He attended school in Table Rock graduating from Table Rock High School with the class of 1945.  After graduating, Art served his country in the U.S. Navy until being honorably discharged in 1946.  On December 31, 1946, Art was united in marriage to Edna Trimmer in Hiawatha, Kansas.  To this union four children, Glenda, Donna, Roger and Sara were born.  The couple raised their family in Table Rock, California and other various places where Art worked road construction for many years.  Art was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church in Table Rock and received a 75-year pin.  He was also a member of the Harvey-Mann Legion Post #269 in Humboldt and the Pawnee City VFW.

Art passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital in Pawnee City, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of ninety-two years, six months and six days.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Edna, brothers Larry (Milci) and Walter (Mary Louise) Alderman, great-grandson Marcus Latas and son-in-law Lennis Blecha.

Art is survived by his loving children: Glenda Blecha of Table Rock, NE; Donna Bucher of Table Rock, NE; Roger (Judy) Alderman of Eagle, NE; Sara Alderman of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren: Lenny (Bonnie) Blecha of Table Rock, NE; Joey (Jessica) Blecha of Omaha, NE; Cassi (Brad) Collum of West Des Moines, IA; Vicky (Ben) Hall of Indianapolis, IN; Daa (Scott) Weimers of Table Rock, NE; Lea (Dan) Meier of Eagle, NE; Dustin Paugh of Chicago, IL; Stephanie Paugh of Indianapolis, IN; numerous great-grandchildren, and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Table Rock, Nebraska with Pastor Dorothy Smith officiating.

Visitation will be from noon- 8 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Table Rock, Nebraska with family will greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at the church

Inurnment will be at the Mound (Prospect) Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Harvey-Mann Legion Post #269 and the Naval Honor Guard.

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

Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com

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

Dorothy Agnes (Eisenbarth) Henry, 90, of Holton, formerly of Goff, passed away peacefully at The Pines, surrounded by her loving family on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15, 2019.  Born April 15, 1929, Dorothy was the youngest of 7 children born to the unity of Henry and Agnes (Ross) Eisenbarth. She graduated from Corning High School in 1946.

On November 9, 1950 she married the love of her life, Donald Henry at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Corning, Kansas.

She worked at Sage Grocery in Corning, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Topeka and a Laundromat in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri while her husband Don was stationed in the US Army.  In 1958 they bought a farm south of Goff, where they operated a Grade A dairy and were partners of Henry Brothers Farms and Henry Brothers Implement, Inc.
 
Dorothy enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing cards, cooking, baking, making rosaries and music.  Most of all she enjoyed her family.  She humbly donated gallons of blood to the American Red Cross until she was no longer able.  She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and St. James Altar Society.  She taught piano lessons for many years to numerous students, many of who she guided to play the organ at church at very young ages.  She played the organ for endless weddings and funerals also.  She often visited local nursing homes entertaining residents with her beautiful piano talent, it was touching to walk into The Pines to see her sitting at the piano entertaining her fellow residents until a few months before her death.

In 2014 She received the Prestigious Papal Blessing imparted by the Pope for 75 years of playing the organ for the Catholic Church.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Tim (Deb) Henry of Goff, Alice (Randy) Tanking of Wetmore, Marlene (Matt) Wagoner of Salina, Joan (Fred) Hirsch of Abilene, and Craig (Pam) Henry of Eaton Rapids, Michigan.  Her brother Lou (Nadine) Eisenbarth of Topeka, 23 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, many, many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her dear, husband of 62 years Don, her siblings Margaret Vondenkamp, Lawrence Sr., Cyril, Norbert, John, and a granddaughter, Katie Wagoner.

A Rosary will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, August 18 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca and at 7:00pm at St. James Catholic Church, Wetmore.   Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 19 at 10:30 am at St. James Catholic Church, Wetmore. Burial to follow in the Wetmore cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church and other memorials to be designated later.

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

Helen (Elena) Clara. Lopez, 104, died peacefully on August 15, 2019 surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 23 at 11am at St. Joseph’s Church with Fr. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant.  Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  A parish rosary will be recited on Thursday, August 22nd at 6:30pm in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:00 P.M.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mexican Nuns in Leavenworth or the Humane Society of Atchison and may be left in care of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with whom arrangements have been entrusted.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Helen was born August 12, 1915 in Horton, Kansas to Julio and Martina (Morado) Vallejo, who emigrated from the state of Guanajuato, Mexico to the U.S. in 1913 fleeing the Mexican Revolution.   She grew up the oldest of thirteen children in a part of Horton that was called “Little Mexico,” an area that attracted many immigrants from Mexico where the families worked for the Rock Island Railroad.  Helen attended St. Leo’s Catholic School and worked in the Horton public library.  She married Henry Lopez, a railroader and Rockwell crane operator, on January 13, 1934 at St. Leo’s Church in Horton.  In 1936, they moved to Atchison where she worked for Maur Hill Prep School doing laundry at her home for the boarding students. Later, she worked as a clerk at Kresge’s Department Store and in housekeeping at Mt. St. Scholastica and Benedictine College.  She was a role model to others regarding her commitment to doing a job well.  At the age of 54, she got her first driver’s license and transported friends and family as needed. Later, she was active in taking care of her elderly mother-in-law.   After the passing of her husband in 2007, she lived with her daughter, Connie Kasl and in 2016, she lived with her granddaughter, Anne (George) Pruett of Atchison.  

She was a member of St. Joseph's Church where she participated in Perpetual Adoration and operated the jewelry table (Helen’s Gems) during the church bizarre; a member of Beta Sigma Phi; American War Mothers; Daughters of Isabella and Little Flowers Society.  She loved fresh flowers, singing, dancing & cooking. She was an avid sports fan and loved animals.  Helen was known for her strong faith, peacefulness, forgiveness, humor and most of all her unconditional love.

She is survived by: five sons, Charles (Margaret) Lopez, Topeka; Michael (Alice) Lopez, Tiffen, Iowa; Richard Lopez, Tonganoxie; Fred (Mary) Lopez, Hurst, Texas; Henry Lopez, Jr. (Martha), Emory, Texas; and one, daughter, Connie Kasl, Atchison, 36 Grandchildren; 79 Great grandchildren; 51 Great-great grandchildren (two more on the way) and 2 Great, great, great grandchildren; sisters, Florence Terronez, Lisle, Illinois; Benita Cacari, Rock Island, Illinois; Dorothy Luke and Linda (Bob) Patten, Orlando, Florida.  She was also an aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

Joyce Ann (Rowland) Young, 71, of Pawnee City, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska.  She was born to Charles (Sandy) and Velma Rowland on December 9, 1947 in Pawnee City, Nebraska.

Joyce married David Young November 2, 1968 in Calumet City, Illinois and to this union two children were born.

Joyce spent her childhood on the family farm just west of Pawnee City and remained there until graduation from Pawnee City High School in 1966.  Upon graduation she moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she live with family until finding work in a law office.   Shortly thereafter, she moved to Chicago, again following family and work.  Here she was married and gave birth to a son, Michael in 1969 and daughter, Jane in 1975. She remained there until 1984 when she returned home to Pawnee City, Nebraska.  During the next 30 years she worked in various jobs including almost 20 years at the Pawnee Manor in nutrition services.

Joyce was a lover of the Blues and an avid photographer.  She spent much of her time following sports of all kinds and none more than her beloved Huskers.  Her travels spanned many destinations including Chicago, Arizona, the Pacific Northwest, Colorado, Paris, and her yearly trips to the Indy 500 with friends and family.  Family was the purest delight in her life.  The bonds between parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, filled her life with joy, laughter, and love.  Her great gift to shine her light through others was unmistakable.  She reveled in their joys, achievements, and passions more than her own.  Joyce touched the souls in her life in a way that forever altered them. 

She is survived by her sister Mary Sparenberg and husband Terry, sister Nancy Wahlstrom and husband Andy, brother Ronnie Rowland and wife Brenda, sister in law Barbara Rowland, brother in law Bill Zwygart, children Michael Young and wife Karen Whitson, Jane McComas and husband Shannon, 5 grandchildren Megan, Karlie, Jack, Hadley, Evelyn, 47 nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Sandy and Velma Rowland, brother Chuck Rowland, sister Linda Zwygart, brother David Rowland, niece Annette Wright, and nephew Noah Delgado.

Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Steinauer, Nebraska.Officiating  Father Michael Christensen, along with Deacon Marty Smith

Visitation on Sunday, August 18, 2019 from noon to 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Interment at the Pawnee City Cemetery, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Memorials to St.Jude’s, Children’s Research Hospital. 

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

Alison L. Trautloff, 59, Atchison, Kansas died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Atchison Hospital.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 1:30 P.M. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Strickland officiating.  Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, August 21st from 6:30 until 8:00 P.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and may be left in care of the funeral home.  

Alison was born August 19, 1959 in Smith Center, Kansas the daughter of Harold D. and Harriett L. (Hagen) Gibson.  She attended Atchison Elementary Schools and Trinity Lutheran School and Atchison High School.

Alison was formerly employed with Atchison Hospital, Fargo Assembly and Atchison Valley Hope.

She was united in marriage to Allen Sinclair on April 25, 1975 and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2003.  She then married David Sinclair on Septembr 27, 2003 and he preceded her in death on May 26, 2006.  She then married Charles “Chuck” Trautloff on January 5, 2008.

She enjoyed collecting numerous items; yard sales and thrift store shopping and tending to her flowers.

Survivors include her husband, Chuck Trautloff, of the couple’s home in Atchison, KS; a son Douglas A. (Joi) Sinclair, Atchison, KS; brother, Robert L. Kincaid, Leavenworth, KS; four grandchildren, nine step grandchildren and one great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Joan Sinclair; a sister; and two husbands.

Mark Godding passed away at age 60, unexpectedly on August 14, 2019, in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 20th at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to help with funeral expenses and may be left in care of the funeral home.

He was born December 16, 1958, to Roy Edward Godding and Myrtle Ruth Wynkoop Godding in Atchison, Kansas. He spent the last 22 years with the love of his life Karen Carroll. She survives at the home.

As a young boy, Mark was very gifted. He worked beside his father and Uncle Walter at the Apco Gas Stations. At age 13 he was in the car accident that claimed his father. Mark had the entire left side of his body crushed and was in a coma. He always said that he saw Dad talking to God, Dad asked God to take his life and spare Mark’s. When he came out of the coma, he already knew that dad was gone. As everyone knew that changed his personality, but he aged gracefully and had a different outlook on life.

He was a hard worker and did not know a stranger. He always kept a good outlook on life even though he did not always get treated fairly. All he wanted was to be accepted and loved.

Mark married Pam Watowa in 1979 and one son Roy Eugene Godding was born from that union. They divorced when Gene was about 3 years old.

He enjoyed driving around and working on cars. Mark did odd jobs for many people as he truly enjoyed helping others. He had a love for his pets and a great sense of humor.

Besides Karen, he is survived by Gene Godding, Gardner, KS; Peggy (Mark) Godding Wheeler, Leavenworth, KS; Patricia (Oscar) Godding Giles, Atchison, KS; Elizabeth Godding Willis, Kansas City, KS; Carrie (Andy) Godding Taylor, Lansing, KS; a sister-in-law, Stacy (Brian) McCaughey, father-in-law, Don Carroll; brother-in-law, John Carroll; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a mother-in-law, Jill Carroll; sister-in-law, Sharon G. Nelson, and a brother-in-law Charles D. Yarbour.

Mary Elsbury, of Hiawatha, died Wednesday, August 14 at the age of 87.

The funeral service will be Monday, August 19 at 10 a.m. at the South Haven Baptist Church, in Belton, Missouri, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.  Burial will follow at the Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

A memorial visitation will be Sunday, August 18 at 3 to 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 210 Lodge Road in Hiawatha.

Mary was born on January 14, 1932 to Alonzo F. and Zelma Jeanette Meredith Moon on the grounds of her grandparents farm outside of Sedalia, MO.

Mary is survived by her husband, Sterling L. Elsbury of Hiawatha, KS. She is survived by two sisters, Jeanette Viebrock of Sedalia, MO and Helen Marie (Lawrence) Adams of Smithton, MO, and brother-in-law, Bill Hayes of Holden, MO. She is also survived by her son, David (Brenda) Elsbury of Hiawatha, KS, and five grandchildren, Jessica (Brian) Henks of Gardner, KS, Jennifer (Jarred) Kneisel of Hutchinson, KS, Jeffrey (Amanda) Elsbury of Wichita, KS, Mason Binns of Falls Church, VA, and Joseph Binns of New York City, NY. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren: Owen Kneisel, Alexander Henks, Ethan Kneisel, Caleb Henks, and Rebecca Kneisel. Mary is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Mary is preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Elsbury Binns Craig, as well as her sister, Aleta Jean Hayes. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo F. and Zelma Moon.

Mary grew up on a farm outside Green Ridge, MO with her parents and three younger sisters: Aleta Jean, Jeanette, and Helen Marie. Mary did chores around the farm and helped her father as well as her mother with their large garden. She attended several small one-room schools over the years, and finally moved to larger high school. After graduation, she moved to Sedalia and attended business college, desiring to be a secretary. She got a job with Metropolitan Life Insurance, and was even offered a job in Denver, CO, but turned it down to stay closer to home.

Sterling and Mary met in 1953 when Sterling became pastor of her home church, but did not begin dating until the summer of August 1955. They were married on December 2, 1955 at Hughesville Baptist Church in Hughesville, MO. To that union, two children were blessed, David and Karen. Mary was a wonderful mother, help-mate in ministry, and encourager.

After high school, Mary attended business college and then worked for five years for Metropolitan Life. After she and Sterling married, Mary worked as a bank teller and in several secretarial roles as they moved about. She served as the secretary to the Assistant to the President at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as well as the secretary to the Dean and the secretary to the President at William Jewell College, where she retired in 1990. In the following years, Mary voluntarily served as the secretary for the Butler-Nevada Baptist Association alongside Sterling until 1998 and led a mentoring support program for ministers’ wives.

 Mary enjoyed her role as a teacher of all ages, from preschool to adults, in Bible Study and Sunday School. She was consistently part of the ministry of music in the church through the years, leading in worship, singing with the choirs, and sharing her individual voice.

Mary was a prolific card writer with the most encouraging way about her words. Mary took great joy in watching her birds, especially the cardinals, and caring for her flowers. She loved to collect angels and bells.

Nancy Parker Klontz, 90 years old, departed her Earthly life on June 11, 2019, at Maple Heights Nursing Home and Care Facility where she had been a resident on the memory unit since February 1, 2016.

She was born in Manhattan, NYC, to Donald Adams Parker and Ruth Gildersleeve Tiffany on August 26, 1928. She spent her youth and early adulthood in Mawah, NJ, commuting to Wall Street during her career with her father, by train and ferry, where they both were employed. She resided In Hiawatha, KS since January 1974.

Nancy is survived by her children Donna Louise Mercer of Idyllwild, CA and, her son-n-law, as well as her son Glen Thomas Klontz of Hiawatha, KS; 5 grandchildren & three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Rev. Dean Edward Klontz, who passed on in January of 2009. Also, by her parents, along with a sister Donna Tiffany Parker, who tragically died at the age of five, and her dear sister, Dr. Judith “Jub” Tiffany Parker Frankmann, of East Lansing, MI, whose life was abbreviated in December of 1993 by metastasized breast cancer. We still miss her and treasure our many memories of being together.

Nancy volunteered in many venues, Lifetime member of the Hospital Auxiliary, volunteer at the Atchison Hospice Association, member of the First United Methodist Church, Hiawatha, Saturday Club for over 25 years, patron and volunteer at the Morrill Public Library, past PTA President in Wilmington, IL, Senior Girl Scout Leader in Mawah, NJ, volunteer at Maple Heights, Sunday School Teacher and trainer. She was one of the first employees of the NE KS Area Agency on Aging for over twenty years. Hobbies and interest included tennis, bridge, Bible study, gardening, swimming, taking long walks, vacationing and global travel.

A memorial, as a tribute to her, has been established at the Hiawatha First UMC, with funds designated to benefit the youth of the Church.

Her memorial service will be held on August 26, 2019, at 7 p.m. Monday, in the Sanctuary of the First UMC, with Pastor Andrew Finch officiating. All invited to attend.

Private inurnment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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

Jean E. Crom, 90, died on July 16, surrounded by family. She was born on September 17, 1928 in Wymore, Nebraska, to Maude Edith Lewis and Roy William Howe.  She grew up on a farm near Barneston, Nebraska and graduated from Barneston High School in 1946.She attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, and graduated with a degree in Home Economics in teaching in 1950. As a senior in college, she met Rex Crom, who drove several students to Second Presbyterian Church to sing in the choir. They were married at the Wymore Methodist Church on December 23, 1950.

Following graduation, Jean taught home economics in Crete, Nebraska. Rex graduated in 1952, and taught Vocational Agriculture in Hooper and Wahoo, Nebraska over the next five years.  During that time sons William and Richard were born.  In 1957, Rex joined the Ralston Purina Company and the young family moved to Pawnee City, where Constance was born. Jean was active in the First Presbyterian Church and in numerous school activities over the next 15 years. In 1973, Rex and Jean moved to Beatrice, Nebraska, where Jean lived for over 40 years. In 2013, Jean moved to Storrs, Connecticut to be closer to Connie and her family.

Jean was a lifelong Presbyterian and was very active in all the churches she attended during her life.  She was particularly involved in music, as a choir member and soloist, pianist, and organist. She also taught children’s Sunday School and Bible School. She was a dedicated volunteer, supporting the Homestead National Monument near Beatrice, the Beatrice Historical Society, the Beatrice Public Library, and other local organizations. She was particularly passionate as an English-as-a-second- language (ESL) tutor for adults in Beatrice and Storrs. She developed close relationships with many of her students that continued long after they completed their tutoring activities.

Jean treasured her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Marian and Ruth, her brothers, Robert and James, and by her beloved and devoted husband, Rex. She is survived by three children, William (Debbie), Richard (Anne), and Constance (Rodney Rock), seven grandchildren, Mary Jean, Benjamin, Jessica, Margaret, and Rex Crom, Kathryn Rock-Burns, and Megan Rock, three great-grandchildren, Grace Crom, Elizabeth and John Rock-Burns, as well as a host of extended family members and friends.

Wherry Mortuary is handling memorial services, which will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 17th at First United Presbyterian Church in Pawnee City, Nebraska. Inurnment will follow in the Pawnee City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the ESL program at Southeast Community College with a gift to the Southeast Community College Educational Foundation, Room 214, Education Square, 1111 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com.  Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary, Pawnee City, Nebraska.
 

 Betty Louise (Langford) Pruitt, 95, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Medicalodges of Jackson County. She was born October 3, 1923 in Ravanna, MO the daughter of Lyle Kenneth and Lucille B. (Hollingsworth) Langford.

 Betty was a homemaker and housewife.

Betty was united in marriage on April 14, 1940 in Leon, IA to Lee Roy “Arkie” Pruitt. They shared 63 years of marriage before Lee Roy passed away on December 16, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her son, Gary Pruitt; grandson, Russell Pruitt and 2 brothers, Lewis Franklin and Robert Lee Langford.

Betty is survived by a daughter-in-law, Mary Pruitt of Topeka, KS; 1 granddaughter, Janice Tidwell of Topeka, KS; 6 great-grandchildren, Linsey Kueser (Eric), Alec Rodvelt and Kasey Rodvelt, Maggie, Macy and Mary Pruitt and 5 great-great-grandchildren, Julia, Kallee, Lexee, Mellee and Kayslee.

Memorial graveside service will be 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Holton Cemetery. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Pregnancy Crisis Center c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Karen A. Henry, 78, of Seneca, Kansas died on Monday, August 12, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, surrounded by her family.

Karen was born in Seneca on July 22, 1941 to Norbert “Nub” and Rosezella Luginbill Boeding. She attended school at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Seneca, graduating in 1959.
On August 1, 1959 Karen married the love of her life, Daniel Henry at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. In the fall of that same year, they moved to Kansas City until 1967 when they bought a farm and moved back to Nemaha County. The couple was still residing on that same farm, that they bought so many years ago. When she moved back to the area, Karen went to work for her sister, Judy at the Onaga Sale Barn for a few years. While her kids were being raised, she was “a stay home mom” until 1988, when she went to work for the Shoe Center in Seneca retiring from there in 2013.

Karen loved to cook, bake, canning the fruits of her labor picked from her garden, attending auctions and garage sales, collecting antiques, growing flowers, dancing, going to horse races with Dan and attending the activities of her grandchild. Her family was extremely important to her.

Karen was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Seneca and  St. Anne’s Altar Society all in Seneca.

She is survived by her husband  of 60 years, Dan of Seneca; her children, Mike (Rose Mary) Henry of Hoyt, Doug (Tracey) Henry of Waverly, Kansas, Rick (Joan) of Seneca, Lori (Mike) Hiltibrand of Seneca, Pat (Beth ) Henry of Ottawa, Illinois, Allen (Arlene) Henry of Seneca, Fred (Kim) Henry of Kelly and Jolene (Shawn) Hundley of Seneca; a brother Joe (Darlene) Boeding of Topeka; sisters, Donna (Frank) Maskil of Bonner Springs, Pat (Dan) Deters of Corning, Paula Fleury of Seneca, Joan (Rick) Clelland of Topeka and Marilyn (Tom) Nolte of Centralia; 26 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

Rosaries will be prayed at 2 and 7 P.M., Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 P.M. Friday, August 16th at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials can be given in Karen’s memory to Sts. Peter and Paul School and/or COINS for a Cause, sent in care of the family.

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

Charles M. “Mike” Franken, 69, of Bendena, Kansas passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family and friends.

Mike was born on December 31, 1949 to Andrew W. and Georgia I. (Huss) Franken.

He graduated from Troy High School in 1968 and served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971 during the Vietnam War.

Mike married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Engemann, on September 12, 1970 in Honolulu, Hawaii, while on R&R from Vietnam. She survives of the home.

He was a truck driver for Crouch Brothers for 9 years and was a driver/office manager for Consumer Oil Company in Bendena for 36 years, retiring in 2014. Mike enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons, grandchildren and friends.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Andrew W. Franken; step-dad, Charlie Scott; father-in-law, Frank Engemann; a sister, Julie Hegarty and brother-in-law, Patrick J. Hegarty.

Additional survivors include: Mother, Georgia Scott; his sons, Jody (Juliann) Franken; Chris (Kimberly) Franken and Corey (Kristin) Franken;

Grandchildren: Emily, Kole, Taylor, Max, Allie, Braxton & Kamryn Franken;

Siblings: sister, Mary Lou (Nick) Theis; brothers, Andrew (Lynda), Kelly (Denice), Joe (Gina) and Tim (Peggy) Franken; mother-in-law, Esther Engemann; aunts, uncles, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Friday, August 16, 2019.

At the St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Bendena, Kansas.

Rosary: 5:30 P.M. Thursday evening at the church with visitation to follow from 6-8 P.M. Friends may call after 12 noon Wednesday, at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home, Troy, Kansas.

Burial: St. Benedict’s Cemetery, Bendena, Kansas.

Memorials: St. Benedict’s Church and NEK Hospice

www.harmanrohde.com

Howard Dale McCracken, 75, of Leavenworth passed away on Friday, August 9th, 2019 at the St Luke's Hospice House of Kansas City, MO.

Howard was born to Emma Claudine and Howard Harding McCracken in Bolivar, MO on July 22nd, 1944. At a very early age he moved with his family to Lee’s Summit, MO where he then attended school and was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He achieved the highest rank obtainable in Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout. Howard graduated from Lee’s Summit High School in 1962. He then attended the University of Missouri in Columbia where he played trumpet in the Marching Mizzou band.

On February 12th, 1965 Howard married his high school sweetheart Janet Louise Tapscott. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from MU, Howard and Janet started their family. They had three children; Kimberly Lynn, Jennifer Lynn, and Christopher Dale. During this time Howard also received a Master’s in Business Administration from UMKC. The better part of his career was then spent as CFO of the Atchison Hospital. When Howard retired in 2009, he became more and more well known as Grandpa, as most of his time was spent entertaining grandchildren.

Howard passed away August 9th , 2019 at the St. Luke’s Hospice House of Kansas City, MO. He was preceded in death by his mother Emma Claudine McCracken and survived by wife Janet, daughter Kim, daughter Jenny, son Chris, father Howard, sister Sharon, sister Lois, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A service will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2019, at 11:00 am at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 300 S 5th St., in Atchison, KS. Friends and family will be gathering at the church following the service.

Edith K. Moyer Ketter, 83, of Sabetha died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home in Sabetha surrounded by her family.

Edith was born on December 28, 1935 in Corning, Kansas, the daughter of Eugene and Katherine Weller Moyer. She attended White Hall School, a country schoolhouse near Corning. She went there until it closed. She then attended Centralia schools. Edith graduated from Centralia High School in 1953. She then attended Central Business College in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated in 1954.

Edith worked from 1954 to 1957 for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Topeka, in the Directory Sales Department.

On April 27, 1957 Edith married Gerard P. Ketter at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore. The couple raised five beautiful children. She was a homemaker until her children were raised, then in 1976 she went to work at Sabetha Manor, retiring in 1989.

Edith had a lot of hobbies and interests in her life including sewing, quilting, baking, cooking, music, walks, hiking and traveling. She and Jerry traveled to 15 countries.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha, and when they were deciding on the construction of the new church in Sabetha, she toured churches in Nebraska and Iowa to aid in the planning of the building.

Edith was also a member of Sacred Heart Altar Society and the Berwick Home Benefit FCE group. She served as a project leader for the Lucky Clover 4-H Club and was Chairman of the Nemaha County NARFE Alzheimer’s committee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene on August 28, 1956, Katherine on January 29, 1979 and her sister Alice on March 30, 1955.

Edith is survived by her husband, Jerry of 62 years; her three sons, Philip (Nancy) Ketter of Lecompton, Kevin (DeeAnn) Ketter of Auburn, Nebraska, and Dr. Ivan (Linda) Ketter of Topeka; her two daughters, Ellen (Richard) Powell of Germantown, Tennessee, Trina (Michael) of Wamego; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Edith will be instate at the Sacred Heart Church around 5 P.M. on Thursday prior to the rosary

A rosary will be prayed at 7 P.M. on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha at 10 A.M. The Burial will be in St. Bede’s Catholic Cemetery in Kelly.

Memorials are for Cancer, Alzheimer’s and/or Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha, sent in care of the family.

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

Kim Ellen McQueen, 62, of Hiawatha, with family by her side, passed away Saturday evening, August 10, 2019, at her home.

She was born November 2, 1956, at Kokomo, Indiana. Her family was in the military and was stationed various places across the United States, later settling in Falls City, Nebraska.  She grew up in Falls City and Hiawatha where she attended schools, later obtained her GED.  She was a homemaker and was in the process of raising her family when she became interested in nursing.  Kim later graduated from Atchison Vocational-Technical School where she received her LPN certificate.  She worked in nursing homes for a number of years including Highland, Horton and Hiawatha.  Kim worked as a nurse for Sherry Wessel in Hiawatha Family Practice for nearly 10 years when her health started failing.

Kim enjoyed crocheting, reading, kept a daily journal, loved the outdoors, camping when she was able, bird watching, liked to shop with her family, and collecting
antiques.  

She married Brian McQueen, November 20, 1999, at First Christian Church in Hiawatha.  They have lived all of their married life in Hiawatha.  He survives.

Also surviving are sons Kelly Wenger and Christopher Wenger, both of Whiting, Brandon McQueen of Hiawatha, daughter Tiffany Hasenohr of Hiawatha, sister Lyn Henry (Brian) of Shawnee, KS, brothers:  Kenneth Kaufman (Mary), and David Kaufman (Georgia), both of Hiawatha, mother in law Betty McQueen of Hiawatha; Grandchildren:  Josh Wenger, Jessica Swart, Kevin Michael Lock, Austin and Ashlynn Hasenohr, great grandchildren:  Norah  and Henry.

She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Barbara Brook Gaede.

A Celebration of Kim’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha.  Ryan VanPeursem will officiate.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Wednesday.  The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Brown County Humane Society, sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

Jerry D. McMann, age 78 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Lyle and Kendra McMann of Auburn; daughter and son-in-law Shelly and John Mullins of Sidney, IA; grandchildren Garrett and wife Nicole McMann, Kelly McMann, Jacqueline Rohrs and significant other Cody Whitmire, Dustine Rohrs, Jacob McMann and significant other Sara Baker, Alyssa Rohrs and significant other Dekken Felmley, Alicia and husband Josh Beuchler, Ryan Mullins and significant other Ashley Bartholomew; great-grandchildren Noah Shaver, Caydence, Karsyn, and Kylar  Kenealy, Zakkery Bartholomew, Hudsyn Mullins, Juliana Fanning, Emersyn and Mason Beuchler, Audrey and Connor McMann, and Tenzley Whitmire; brother and sister-in-law Robert and Linda Jo McMann of Tyrone, KS; sister Marilyn McMann of Sidney, IA; other relatives and many friends.

A funeral service will be Wednesday, August 14, 10:30 a.m. at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn.  Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery at Brownville.  Visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday 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. 
 

Our Heavenly Father has come and taken his child, Troy Wilbur Hickman (also known as “Triple T”), 69, home on Friday, August 9, 2019. Troy lost his battle with gastric cancer; with family by his side. He was born September 19, 1949 in Holton, KS, the son of Doyle W. and Jennie Jane (Mack) Hickman.

Troy attended Topeka schools and graduated from Escondido Union High School in California. In 1968, he attended Palomar Junior College in San Marcos, CA; earning his Dr. of Motors. He worked for Goodyear Tire Company in the 1970’s for 10 years. He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 15 years as Bridge Crew Supervisor; retiring in 2014. For 38 years he was also an over-the-road truck driver, most recently working for MNT of Topeka.

He was a member of Lakeview Church of the Nazarene in Topeka and a charter member of Citizens Emergency Radio Team.

Troy married Linda Sue Carlson on April 15, 2000, they celebrated over 19 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife Linda Carlson-Hickman, of the home; 4 sons, Ron Hickman of California, MD, Danny Hickman of Luther, OK, Scott Hickman of Chickasha, OK and Clinton Carlson of Auburn, KS; 4 daughters, Bonnie Rusch of Thornton, CO, Shelly Barrington of Chickasha, OK, Doris Jean Carlson of Topeka, KS and Rae Ann Hubbard of Topeka, KS; 2 step-brothers, John Mayhew of Olathe, KS and Gary Mayhew of Fontana, KS; 2 step-sisters, Sandy Schweitzer of Topeka, KS and Sherry Frost of Seven Spring, NC;  19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

 He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle W. Hickman; his mother, Jennie J. Barnes; his daughter, Michelle Hickman; a brother, Doyle F. Hickman; step-brother, Dick Mayhew and step-sister, Joyce Corber.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Olive Hill Cemetery. Family will greet friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Thursday prior to service. Memorial may be given to The University of Kansas Cancer Center c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visitwww.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Betty Jane Wilson, a daughter of Jefferson County, after traveling the world as a top employee of one of America’s great airline companies, and returning home to serve in the Valley Falls community, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at a Topeka hospital. She had celebrated her 99th birthday in July.

She was inducted into the Trans World Airlines Hall of Fame in 1974, and believed that she had one of the grandest jobs as a reservation sales person available to a career woman of her generation. She related that in their early years of operation, in order to make their staff completely familiar with the airline’s many destinations, TWA sent their sales agents on long foreign trips to visit many locales. Betty Jane was able to gather first hand information on hotels and area attractions. She was able to visit every continent, except Antarctica, during a long and happy travel life.

Betty Jane was born July 11, 1920, at Nortonville, the daughter of James M. and Lois E. Robinson Wilson. She rode a horse to attend country schools east of Valley Falls and the horse would return home by itself. Only one time did the horse not return, and her father found it in a neighbor’s corn field, as a gate had been left open!

She graduated from Winchester High School in 1938 and Baker University in 1943. She began her career with TWA in Kansas City, MO, in 1944. She transferred within the company to St. Louis in 1963, and retired in 1985.

Her deep roots in Valley Falls drew her back home to live with her mother. She became deeply involved with community activities. She was immediately drafted onto three committees at the Valley Falls United Methodist Church. She was most recently a volunteer at the church’s Clothes Closet ministry. One of her greatest passions was the Valley Falls Historical Society, where she served as president for many years.

Survivors include cousins, Phyllis Scarlett, Newton, and Raney Gilliland, and his wife Jill, and their son, Asher, all of Topeka. Long time friends are Carolyn Cupp and Mark Morris, Liberty, MO,  and their children, Sarah Rankin, Santa Cruz, CA, and Will Morris, Peoria, IL.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, at the Valley Falls United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Nortonville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Falls United Methodist Church or to the Valley Falls Historical Society, and sent c/o Mercer Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are welcome at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Thomas Adair “Tom” Robinson, 83 years of age, Atchison, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 after a short illness with his family at his side.

Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Benedict Church with Rev. Jeremy Heppler, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday, from 12:30 until time of the mass at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Benedict Catholic School Endowment or Benedictine College. The Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home has been entrusted with final care. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Tom was born June 12, 1936 in Lincoln, Illinois to Jack and Mary (Adair) Robinson.

Living a unique life his first 9 years were spent living in a homemade trailer on the back of an International truck.  His family traveled all over the state of Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma rehabbing farm buildings for an insurance company so they could be refinanced back to the farmer or new owner.  When the post-depression era job ended, the family settled briefly in Lancaster before moving to Nebraska. A few years later he returned to Lancaster where he attended Lancaster grade school and ACCHS in Effingham where he was a member of the football team that won every game and was not scored upon his senior year and was chosen for the Globe All Area football team. After high school, he attended St. Benedict’s College.

As a high schooler he worked for Robinson Construction at LFM as a member of the maintenance crew, he painted the H. E. Muchnic home alone at the age of 15, and he worked on the setup of Hixon Lumber yards in northern Missouri.  During the lumberyard setup, he lived in the lumberyards sleeping on a gurney from a World War II ambulance, before moving to the next lumberyard.   He was then the superintendent for Law Co of Wichita for their contract with the Atchison Housing Authority, helped build Mall Towers, Lakeview, and South Woods, and was on the Housing Authority panel for Housing Development in Atchison. He went into his own private contracting business being heavily involved in Urban Renewal rehab projects, building custom homes, remodeling and various other construction. He was proud of his work, liked to help the elderly with their needs and also worked with the unemployable giving them an opportunity to be trained in a profession.

After retirement, he volunteered at funeral dinners and Sacred Heart thrift store helping in all areas but especially repairing furniture and clocks. He enjoyed all the projects Father Gerard found for him. His hobby was building one of a kind furniture pieces and clocks of which he gave away more than 100. He enjoyed traveling, TV, the Chiefs, and pulling practical jokes.  Most importantly, he enjoyed working on special projects with and for his kids and grandchildren.   

He married Frances (Madden) July 20, 1963 at Effingham. He is survived by his wife Frances, son Gary (Linda), Independence, Mo., daughters Ruth Smith, Lake Forest, Illinois and Amy (Mat) Hammeke, Ellinwood, Ks.; grandchildren Cathy and Carrie Robinson, Becky (Matt) Bates, Jason and Gillian Smith and Alex, Monica and Nathan Hammeke; sister Martha (David) Demmon, Pevely, Mo. He was proud of his children and grandchildren and their accomplishments. He was a member of St. Benedict Parish having attended Sacred Heart for over 50 years with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary Robinson and sister, Kay Becker.

James E. “Doc” Stephenson, 97 of Humboldt, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Pawnee County Memorial Hospital.  He was born on February 8, 1922 to Leonard and Beulah (Eastman) Stephenson in Callaway, Nebraska.

Doc was born and raised in Callaway. He graduated from Callaway High School in 1940, then attended the University of Nebraska Dental College in Lincoln and graduated in 1953.

Doc served in the Army from May 6, 1943 to  March 8, 1946, it was during the end of WWII.

On August 22, 1953 , James was united in marriage to Judy Mason at the United Methodist Church in Beatrice, Nebraska. To this union a son, Mark Alan, was born.  In 1953, James and Judy moved to Humboldt, Nebraska.

After retiring Doc and Judy wintered in Aransas Pass, Texas from October to April and enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends down there.

Doc was a member of Lion’s Club, active with the American Legion in Humboldt. Doc served on the Humboldt school board, served on the Chamber of Commerce , and served on the board of the ESU in Auburn, Nebraska.

Doc loved to golf and even hit a hole in one, bowling, fishing and spending time with family.

Doc was preceded in death by his parents, wife Judy, brother, Alan and sister, Marion.

Doc his survived by his son, Mark Stephenson of Humboldt, NE, grandson and wife,  Craig and Kelly Stephenson of Syracuse, NE, great grandchildren, Cade, Cale and Cora Stephenson.

Graveside service Monday, August 12 10:00 a.m., at the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Beatrice, Nebraska, with Eric Biehl officiating.

Visitation will be from noon- 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2019 with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, 207 N Nemaha, Humboldt, Nebraska. Inurnment at the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.  Memorials to family choice. Military Rites provided by Nebraska National Army Guard. On line condolence may be sent to www.wherrymortuary.com

Norman R. Elliott, 86, of Bendena, Kansas passed away  Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at a hospital in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Norman was born on September 7, 1932 in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Ross A. & Christena F. (Albers) Elliott.  He graduated from Troy High School in 1950, graduated from Kansas State University in 1954 with a degree in Animal Husbandry.  Norman was a farmer and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.

He was in many activities during his lifetime.  4-H, Sports, Past president of County Extension Council, Past president of Farm Bureau, past Vice-president of the Bendena State Bank, 55 years on the board of Rainbow Communications serving 30 years as President, Gideons, a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, serving as council president, Sunday School Treasurer, member of the Smithton Masonic Lodge #1 of Highland, Kansas plus many others.

Norman married Anna L. Clute on October 18, 1957 in Lathrop, Missouri.  She survives of the home.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law, Bob McKinney and a brother-in-law, Donald Elder.

Additional survivors include his children: 

Denise Tryon (Bruce), Robinson 

Cynthia McKinney, St. Joseph, Missouri; .

Janet Heinen (Eric), Elk River, Minnesota

Grandchildren; Tyler Tryon, Jeremy Tryon, Cody McKinney, Holly Ruanto (Peth), Mia McKinney, Sydney Heinen, Mollie Heinen and Morgan Heinen

           Sister, Leota Elder of Severance, Kansas

Funeral:  10:30 A.M. Monday, August 12, 2019

       At:  St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bendena

       Burial:  Moray Cemetery north of Bendena, where there will a Masonic & Military Committal.

    Visitation:  family will receive friends Sunday evening 6-8 pm at the Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas. Friends may call after 9 A.M. Sunday.

    Memorials:  St. John’s Lutheran Church

Camille M. Osborn, 71, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at her home.

Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church with Rev. Gabriel Landis, OSB as celebrant. Parish rosary will be recited at the church on Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. preceding the mass. She has been cremated under the care and direction of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society and may be left in care of the funeral home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Camille was born on November 5, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of James W. and Augusta (Chalabala) Wiggs. She attended catholic schools in Indianapolis, St. Mary’s of the Woods College in Terre Haute, Indiana, and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she completed her Master’s Degree.

She and Charles E. “Charlie” Osborn were united in marriage on May 20, 1978, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Camille was the Director of Academic Advising at Benedictine College. She worked diligently through her role to assist students to afford them special accommodations to ensure their success in college. She and Charlie were Oblates at Mount St. Scholastica.

She was a member of St. Benedict Parish, where she was devout with her time spent in Perpetual Adoration and playing the organ at St. Joseph’s Church. She loved the outdoors and would so often be found gardening, fishing, camping, traveling, hiking, canoeing and bird watching.

She is survived by her husband of forty years, Charlie Osborn, of the couple’s home in Atchison, KS; her son, C. Joseph (Stephanie) Osborn, Atchison, KS; and two sisters, Cathy Mahaffey, Indianapolis, IN, Colleen Ataras, Datil, NM, and a sister-in-law, Carol Finlayson, Coopersville, MI.

She was preceded in death by parents, and her brother, Dr. James Wiggs.

 Bonnie Lou (Wells) Luthi, 73, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at Gulf Regional Hospice Center in Zephyrhills, FL. She was born November 20, 1945 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Clifford and Mary (Wallace) Wells.

She married Loren Luthi on August 5, 1961 in Topeka, KS. They later divorced. To this union they shared 4 children, Amy, Mark, Russell and Jamie.

On June 4, 1987 Bonnie was united in marriage to Duane Orval Luthi in Holton, KS. They shared 32 years of marriage.

Bonnie was a proud mother and housewife where she got to stay home and take care of her family. She loved to crochet, spend time on her tablet playing her slot games, especially scrolling through Facebook. Most of all, she enjoyed shopping for clothes.

 She is survived by her husband Duane of the home; 1 daughter, Amy Jacob (John) of Basehor, KS; 2 sons, Mark Luthi (Julie) of Mayetta, KS and Russell Luthi (Katrenia) of Holton, KS; 1 step-daughter, Jennie Hetrick (Dave) of Kansas City, KS; 1 sister, Shirley Lee of Peoria, Arizona; 4 brothers, Wayne Wells of Zephyrhills, FL, Bill McDaniel of Sun City, AZ, David Lee of Surprise, AZ and Mike Carter of El Mirage, AZ; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

Bonnie was preceded in death by a son Jamie Michael Luthi; 1 sister, Maxine Wells.

Funeral services will be 2 P.M. Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service time. Memorials may be given to the Gulf Regional Hospice c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.

Arnold (Al) Moser was born on August 12, 1926 to Karl and Mabel Moser in Downers Grove, ILL. His father Karl Moser was the Dean of a boy’s school and taught history at Downers Grove High School he was studying to obtain his PHD.   His mother was Mabel Schwindt Moser.  He has a sister Lenore who resides in Kansas currently.    Al’s father passed away in 1931 when Al was 4 years old due to cancer.   The Great Depression was in full bloom at this time.  His father and mother decided it was best for Mabel and the 2 children to move to Hiawatha, Kansas after his passing.  Al’s father had family there in order to help with the raising of Al and Lenore. 

Al went to school in Hiawatha and graduated from Fairview High School in 1944. He was drafted into the Army during WWII and was a Radio Man (operator) stationed in the Philippines during his stint with the military.

Once he was discharged from the military he returned home to Hiawatha. This is when he met Marjorie Lou O’Grady.  They were married in September 1947.   They moved to Kansas City, MS.  where he enrolled in courses in order to obtain his education to become a flight radio operator for the airlines.  During this time frame his daughter Linda was born on 3/8/1948. 

He went to work with TWA as a flight radio operator flying internationally from 1949 to 1951.   He was stationed in La Guardia Airport, New York.  where he and the family lived on Long Island, NY.   Al tired of this position due to the fact that one of the engines each flight was consistently going out over the Atlantic. (This was back in the 4 propeller engine days)  He decided it was safer on the ground and transferred to Harrisburg, PA as a radio operator on the ground still working for  TWA.  Al moved the family to Columbus, Ohio but after one year he moved them all back to the State of Kansas to the city of Wichita.  He worked at the Wichita airport still with TWA. 

While working with TWA in Wichita Al decided he wanted to become an air traffic controller. He completed this course work in 1957 and began his career as an air traffic controller there at the Wichita airport.  During this time frame his daughter Jane was born on 6/28/57. 

Al and Marge bought a home in Haysville, Kansas near Wichita in 1953.  

Al had taught himself to play the piano in the 1950’s on his mother’s old piano. Al formed and managed a band called the Mark IV Combo.  They played Dixie land jazz and played at night clubs around town.  The piano was one of dad’s passions.  Linda and Jane can still hear him playing it while he was waiting for all the women in the house to get ready to go somewhere.  It calmed him down while waiting. 

Al also had a passion for photography his pictures are absolutely amazing. Each visit to dads you knew one night you would have to watch the slide show of their previous world travels. You would have to wait while one would be sideways or upside down and wait for him to correct it.    Dad would always take pictures of each family member by his ever-growing orange tree.  To date I have never seen one of those pictures nor has any other family member seem them by the orange tree.  He would say no one wants to see those. 

Each summer Al and the family would drive to Estes Park in Colorado. These trips consisted of never being able to stop and go to the bathroom he always wanted to make time.  Later in life he told Linda and Jane he was teaching them discipline.  Two weeks would be spent there depending on the year either in a tent, travel trailer, or staying in cabins.  Al would take the family on hikes everyday always saying “it’s right around the corner” or “let’s see what’s around the corner”.  One year he dragged Linda (16 at the time) up Longs Peak a 14,000 foot mountain  they had to turn around the first attempt as of course dad took the most dangerous route.  They did accomplish it the next summer. This is where dad began his passion for hiking the 10,000 feet high peaks in Colorado.  His goal in life was to get all 52 he ended up with 27.  Hence, he had 2 knee replacements and one completely rebuilt. 

Al worked at the Wichita airport until he transferred to Fullerton Municipal Airport in May 1966.

As life has it Al and Marge got a divorce in 1967.

Al continued working at the Fullerton tower until he transferred to the Santa Barbara, CA. airport in the late 1960’s.

He lived in a small travel trailer for a few years. Al being raised during the great depression also obtained a second job throwing newspapers for the Los Angeles Times.  (dad always had a 2nd job) Jane remembers going with him one early morning and folding the papers in his old beat up truck creaking and squeaking going through the very expensive neighbor hoods in Montecito waking everyone and the dogs up. I never could understand why he did not get phone calls from the paper about the truck LOL. 

Al was able to transfer to the Grand Canyon airport a couple of summers in a row where he would hike the canyon from one end to the other on his off days. He had Jane fly over both summers and dragged her down the canyon the first time only with an orange and a canteen of water. They made it to the bottom where it was like 100+ degrees and Janes zipper stuck on her large jacket and dad had to cut it off.  They have mule stations along the way where you can phone for a mule to come get you and Jane would stand there and Al would say “don’t even think about it keep walking”  Dad would always hike way ahead of you and stop and watch you walk up with binoculars and when you would get close he would take off again. (I think he was reading my lips as I was walking after all Jane was 16 and wanted to be at the California Jam that year.)  Each summer He would also volunteer to hike down to where the river raft tours would end, he would help unload passengers.  In doing so he was then able to ride the BIG rapids out (on a freeby)  Mind you this man was afraid of the water but loved the adventure. 

Al then bought a mobile home in Santa Barbara called Rancho Goleta Park where he lived until June of this year.

Al would use the funds from the 2nd jobs in order to travel.  He was an excellent ping pong player and was the tournament champion on the cruise ships he first started traveling on.  Al use to travel alone with no companion until Dorthea (Dottie)

Dad and Dottie met at the mobile home park they both lived in. Love at first sight for the two.  They were married on May 1, 1979 in Hana, Hawaii on the island of Maui.  In usual dad style they found a small chapel and were told the pastor was working on a vehicle over at a garage.  They tracked him down he rolled out from under a car and he said he needed to shower and to meet them back at the church.  Dad and Dottie drove up a hill changed their clothes outside (could find anywhere else) and drove back down and were married for 40 years.   

From then on, they traveled the world together. Dad and Dottie have been inseparable and always at each other’s side.

With this marriage Dottie brought dad a stepdaughter April and April’s daughter Corrina.

Dad retired from air traffic controlling twice he loved his job and he loved to work.  Al also played the piano as he would say (he had to go play for the old people ) for many many  years his last gig was 5/31/19.  He was asked to play at Nordstrom but he said he was not wearing no monkey suit. Once he finally retired from being an air traffic controller he went to work as a security guard at Raytheon in Santa Barbara.  (he obtained a pension from them as well) He rode his 10-speed bicycle to work each day until he retired from that in 2016.  He was approximately 89.  Whenever you would ask how was work today dad he would say “I did not catch any Nazis today so that’s a good day” 

Arnold taught his daughters---

Discipline

Finances – If you cannot pay cash you cannot afford it

“Whatever it takes”

Practice till you get it

Don’t give up

Get 2 jobs don’t get into your savings

At Arnolds passing he has left in this world

Wife –                                   Dorthea

Daughter                             Linda

Daughter                               Jane

Grandaughter’s                Tracey

Grandaughters                  Corrina

Grandson                            Todd

Grandson                            Trevor

Great grandsons               Hayden

                                                Lydon

                                                Hunter

                                                Sebastian

Services were held in Orange, California Wednesday prior to the body being returned to Kansas where graveside services are planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, August 10, at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Pasto Kevin Rea will officiate prior to military honors.

Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, Hiawatha, is assisting the family.

Robert Q. Lewis  died July 30, 2019, at Littleton, CO, care facility.  He moved to that area from his longtime home in Independence, MO, to be near a niece.

Bob’s parents were so proud that he won a baby contest when he was quite small and his photograph appeared in the local newspaper.  He was born July 16, 1928, at Topeka, Kansas, the son of Raymond and Virginia Short Lewis.

The family moved often while he was growing up which meant changing schools many times, but he graduated from Central High School in Kansas City in three years.  He played trumpet in the band, carrying on the Lewis family musical tradition.  He was a copy boy at the Associated Press before going to the Army, training at Ft. McClellan, Alabama.  After being dispatched to Korea, he performed guard duty near the 38th parallel as a member of the occupation forces.  He has vivid memories of freezing cold weather!  Discharged from the Army in 1948, he attended the University of Kansas for three years, studying pre-engineering.  After working at Westinghouse and Bendix Aviation, he lost his job, along with many other people in that field, and entered the trucking business through a friend.  Trucking became his life work and he was associated with Armour Truck Lines, Phillips Petroleum, and the Becker Corporation in Minnesota, Texas and Kansas City, as well as working in the oil patch with Phillips.  A dock accident forced him to retire at the age of 66.  H enjoyed wine and food testing events, traveling, reading, and following the stock market.  Traveling included World Travelers trips to the Caribbean, Acapulco, Nassau, the Bahamas, Las Vegas, the Super Bowl, and the Indianapolis Races.    At one time he was president of the singles group from Second Presbyterian Church of Kansas City.  He ‘surprised’ his sister’s family in Denver every Christmas with a huge box of steaks and other delicious foods, sometimes too much to fit in her freezer, but greatly appreciated.  At the age of 80 Bob underwent open heart surgery, including a triple by-pass and valve replacement.  He amazed everyone by returning home in less than a month, even with stairs to climb in his townhouse!

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister Jean Frudeger.

Survivors include, nephew John Frudeger, niece Jan Barreth (Ric), great-nephews Josh and Mitch Barreth, all of Colorado.

Graveside services planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, August 8, at the Powhattan Cemetery.  Military honors will be a courtesy of the Brown County Veterans Honor Guard.

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Kathryn Ann Bennaka passed away peacefully in her Independence, MO home on June 27, 2019 at the age of 76. She was born November 6, 1942 to Sam & Agnes (Tollefson) Soyland. Kathy was the youngest of four children, joining siblings Dorothy, Donna and Lester. Born and raised in the Horton, KS area, Kathy would later raise her three sons in the same area with her former spouse, Harold Bennaka.

Kathy was Mom to Mike, Larry and Scott. She was Grandma to Josh, Katie, Steve, Laura and Eric. She was Great Grandma to Kyndall, Monroe, Mason, Miles, Quinn, Calogero, Grant and Colbie. She was also Sister, Mother-in-Law, Aunt, Cousin and Friend to countless others who were an important part of her life.
Those who knew Kathy remember her love of planting flowers in the spring, thus starting her annual battle with the squirrel population to keep them from destroying her beloved plants. We also remember her musical talents—Kathy played multiple instruments and even recorded several albums of her own music, some of which we are enjoying today.

Over the course of her life, Kathy faced a number of serious health issues with courage and grace. She was already a breast cancer survivor when she took on the greatest challenge of her life. On June 2, 2000, Kathy underwent a double lung transplant at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. While most patients survive an average of 5 years post-transplant, she was blessed with 19 bonus years. Words cannot express the profound gratefulness of Kathy’s family to the donor family and the medical staff who cared for her during those extra years she was given. A special thank you goes to Dr. Steven Stites and his staff along with the Photopheresis Team at KU Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, KS. Following the service, family and friends are invited to a reception at Lentz Express Community Facility in downtown Horton to remember the love and laughter that was Kathy's life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Friends of Everest Community Park and Prairie Gardens in care of the mortuary.

Michael V. “Mick” Davenport, 73, Atchison, Kansas died Friday, August 2, 2019 at his residence with his family at his side.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. at Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Ziegler officiating.  Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, August 7th from 9:00 until 10:30 at the funeral home.  The body will be cremated following services with burial at a later date in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church Altar Guild; Maur Hill-Mount Academy School or Heartland Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Mick was born October 27, 1946 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Herbert and Ruth (VanWey) Davenport.  He attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School, graduating from Maur Hill Prep School.  He then attended and graduated from Highland Community Junior College, Highland, Kansas and then Missouri Western College in St. Joseph, Missouri where he received a bachelor’s degree in education.Mick served his student teaching in St. Joseph, Missouri.  Following graduation he taught at Pleasant Ridge High School in Easton, Kansas then at the Troy High School in Troy, Kansas until his retirement.He and Janet Wilson were married and later divorced.  He then united in marriage with Donna J. Cowan on April 1, 2009 in Atchison, Kansas.Mick played softball and basketball during high school, continuing into his adulthood.  He also served as an umpire, referee and coach in basketball, softball and volleyball in Atchison and St. Joseph.  In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting.Mick served in the United States Navy from March 15, 1968 until his honorable discharge on October 8, 1969.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Davenport, Atchison, KS; a step-daughter, Tiffany Evans, Sandy, UT; a brother, Tim (Theresa) Davenport, Atchison, KS; a close and special friend, Steve Wilson, Atchison, KS; and three step-grandchildren, Samuel, Elleanor and Jackson.He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Tony Davenport; two sisters, Bonnie Murray and Bobbie Dickson.

Shirley Jean (Harden) Nesbitt, 86, Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at FW Huston Senior Living Center at Winchester.
    She was born March 27, 1933, at McLouth, the only child of Willis H. “Buck” and Velma G. Robertson Harden. She graduated from Ozawkie High School in 1951.
    Shirley immediately started to work for the Farmers Home Administration in the old Oskaloosa courthouse. After the courthouse was destroyed by a tornado in 1960, her office was re-opened in the new courthouse.
    She married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Ray “Bud” Nesbitt, Sept. 29, 1951, at  Ozawkie. They were married for over 67 years. Their daughter, Rhonda, was born in 1953. Bud had entered the US Army and became stationed in Korea.
    Knowing that the construction of Perry Lake would take their home in Ozawkie, they moved with Shirley’s parents, and grandmother, Katie Robertson, to Valley Falls in 1955. Rhonda married Ed Lindsay in 1975 and the three households moved to rural Ozawkie in 1978.
    Shirley retired from the Farmers Home Administration in 1986, after 35 years of service. She greatly enjoyed her job, helping local farmers and their families. She worked for the County Appraisers Office for several years before finally retiring. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
    Shirley enjoyed visiting and traveling with her family and friends, and keeping a nice home. She loved animals, as proven by her long and generous support of the Jefferson County Humane Shelter.
    She was preceded in death by her father, Buck, in 1982, and her mother, Velma, in 2009. Shirley leaves behind her beloved husband, Bud, of the home; her daughter, Rhonda Lindsay and her husband, Ed, Oskaloosa; granddaughter, Jennifer Dunham; and great-granddaughter, Addison Dunham
    The Graveside Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at the Valley Falls Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, at Mercer Funeral Home in Valley Falls.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County Friends of Hospice and sent c/o Mercer Funeral Home, PO Box 6, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are welcome at www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.