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Winchester, Kansas Gerald "Jerry" L. Kramer 2024 Jerry Kramer, 81, Winchester, Kansas passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born February 12, 1943, in Mooney Creek, Kansas to William "Bill" Kramer and Eulalia (Schrick) Kramer and was the fourth of eleven children. Jerry married Bonnie Clinton of Effingham, Kansas on February 13, 1965. Jerry graduated from Maur Hill and served in the Air National Guard. Jerry loved his time as an airline machinist. After working at Twin City Tool for 20 years, he began at TWA in 1988 and retired from American Airlines in 2005. Although he worked as a machinist for his "city career" his true vocation was farming. He was a member of the Mooney Creek Catholic Church's Knights of Columbus, choir...

Topeka, Kansas Col (RET) Paul Edward Idol 1932 — 2024 Celebration of life service for COL (Ret) Paul E. Idol, 92, of Topeka, will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, 6020 SE 44th, Tec*mseh where the family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Everyone is invited to join the family for lunch immediately following the service. Memorial contributions are suggested to Shawnee Heights UMC or Museum of the Kansas National Guard. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

Topeka, Kansas Col (RET) Paul Edward Idol 1932 — 2024 Colonel (Ret) Paul Edward Idol Colonel (Ret) Paul Edward Idol of Topeka, KS passed away on August 16, 2024. Paul was born May 19, 1932 in White Cloud KS. Visitation will be at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, Kansas starting at 12:30, Saturday, August 24, 2024. Grave side service to follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, White Cloud KS. Memorial contributions can be made to Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, Tec*mseh or the Museum of the Kansas National Guard, Topeka. A Memorial Service for Paul will also be held at Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, Tec*mseh on August 31. Paul's full obituary is available on the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home Web site.

Topeka, Kansas Barbara "Louise" Copeland 1941 — 2024 Barbara "Louise" Copeland, 82, of Topeka and formerly of Perry, died Sunday, August 4, 2024. Funeral Services 7 PM, Thurs, Aug 8, 2024, with Visitation from 6 to 7 PM before services at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Cremation will follow Services. Inurnment at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry. Memorials to The Wounded Warriors in care of the Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS 66066. barnettfamilyfh.com

Burlingame, Kansas Glen E. Succi 1930 — 2024 Mr. Glen E. Succi, 94, passed away on July 28, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 N. 6th Street in Osage City, Kansas. A graveside service will follow at Burlingame Cemetery at 11:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Osage City Senior Center or Robert Heizer American Legion Post #198 and sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Lawrence, Kansas Kathryn Joyce Davis 1931 — 2024 Kathryn Joyce Davis passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. Joyce was born September 22, 1931 in Lawrence, Kansas to Harold Clarence and Agnes Marion (Barton) Herschell. She grew up in the Clinton area, graduated from Liberty Memorial High School - Class of 1948 and attended KU majoring in PE. While at KU, Joyce participated in every women's sport offered. She also played on a traveling women's fast pitch softball team as their star catcher. Joyce was a homemaker and later worked and retired from the State of Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. Joyce and Richard "Dick" Davis married on April 8, 1956 at Danforth Chapel. They shared...

Silver Lake, Kansas James Parr Stadler 1943 — 2024 James Parr Stadler (Jim) of Silver Lake, Kansas went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 22, 2024. Jim was born February 15, 1943, in Bremerton, Washington, the son of George and Thora Stadler. He spent his adolescent days on a farm 3 miles SW of Rossville attending both grade school and high school in Rossville. Upon graduation from high school in 1961, Jim joined the USAF and was honorably discharged in 1965. Jim met his wife Warrene M. Glace March 5, 1965, and they were married in Topeka, Kansas March 5, 1966. Warrene survives along with their two adult children, Jay W. Stadler of Kansas City, Kansas and Jana R. DeLuca of Gulf Breeze, Florida. Also surviving are two grandchildren,...

Hiawatha, Kansas Max Emmett Oltjen 1930 — 2024 Max Emmett Oltjen, 93, of Hiawatha, died July 20, 2024, at Hiawatha Hospital. Please refer to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome for complete obituary/service details.

Topeka, Kansas Billy Joe Higgins 1932 — 2024 Billy Joe Higgins, 92, Topeka, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, Thurs, July 18th, 2024. Memorials to Bullington Gardens at 828-698-6104 or BullingtonGardens.org. A private family memorial will be held to celebrate Billy's life and the cherished memories he leaves behind. May he rest in eternal peace, and may perpetual light shine upon him. barnettfamilyfh.com

Topeka, Kansas Viola D. Remington 1933 — 2024 Viola D. Remington, 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Born on January 31, 1933, at home near Overbrook, she was the daughter of Charles and Ruth Fishburn Ingle. Viola graduated from Overbrook Rural High School and Stormont Vail School of Nursing, where she was recognized as the "Best Bedside Nurse" by the Nursing School Auxiliary. Viola's career in nursing included two years at Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital in Rockledge, Florida, 19 years at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, and 13 years in the offices of Drs. Joss, McElroy, Hamilton, and Stuart, retiring in 1993. She was an active member of the Topeka Church of the Brethren, serving on various...

Topeka, Kansas Tracie Watkins 1962 — 2024 Tracie Watkins, 62 passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Topeka, KS. A public visitation will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 5pm-7pm. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 with a 10am public visitation and funeral following at 11am. All services will be held at South Knollwood Baptist Church: 1813 SW 29th St. (Topeka). Please visit Ms. Watkins celebration page at PeacefulRestFuneralChapel.com.

Osage City, Kansas Mary A. Keller 1929 — 2024 Mary A. Keller, 94, formerly of Osage City, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2024, at VanArsdale Funeral Chapel in Osage City. Family will receive friends an hour before service. Burial to follow at Alpine Cemetery, south of Osage City. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice and sent in care of VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 N. Sixth, Osage City, Kansas 66523. Condolences may be expressed at Vanarsdalefs.com.

LaBelle, Florida Edward D. "Ed" Kuntz 1944 — 2024 Edward D. "Ed" Kuntz, 79, LaBelle, FL, died Thurs, July 11, 2024. A Celebration of Life at 11 AM, Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Ozawkie Township Hall, 524 Kiowa Dr. Ozawkie, KS 66070. barnettfamilyfh.com

Topeka, Kansas Jesse Harold Horton 1927 — 2024 Jesse H. Horton, 97, Topeka, died Thurs, July 11, 2024. Grave Side Service 11 AM, Friday, July 19, 2024 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS 66066. barnettfamilyfh.com

Auburn, Kansas Ronald L. Baker 1967 — 2024 Memorial services for Ronald "Ronnie" L. Baker, 57, will be at 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 12, 2024, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys with a memorial visitation starting at 6:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. To read the full obituary or leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.

Topeka, Kansas Robert Warren 1953 — 2024 Robert "Bobby" L. Warren, 70, a lifetime resident of Eskridge, Kansas, passed at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Bobby was born on November 8, 1953, the son of Robert P. and Ramona N. (Converse) Warren. He married Donna J. Walker in Alma on October 17, 1980; she resides the home. Bobby Warren was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Jeremiah Andrew. Robert was a rancher and steward of his land for 55 years. He enjoyed K-State football, golfing with his buddies and spending time with his grandchildren. Bobby is survived by his wife, Donna Warren; his son, Robert W. (Kari) Warren (Eskridge, KS); his daughter, Sierra Warren (Eskridge, KS);...

Lecompton, Kansas Martha J. Martin 1943 — 2024 Martha J. Martin, 81, Lecompton, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Funeral Service 11 AM, Monday, July 1, 2024 Lecompton United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 10 to 11 AM before service Burial Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorials to Lecompton United Methodist Church in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066. barnettfamilyfh.com

Oskaloosa, Kansas Irene M. Malone 1942 — 2024 Irene Mary Malone, passed away peacefully at sunrise on June 23, 2024, just one day shy of celebrating her 57th wedding anniversary with her beloved late husband, Joseph. Born Irene Mary Rottinghaus on November 25, 1942, in Axtell, Kansas, she was the daughter of Benedict B. and Marcella (Stallbaumer) Rottinghaus. Irene grew up on the family farm near St. Benedict, Kansas, alongside her twin sister and four other siblings. She met her lifelong love, Joseph "Joe" Malone, in Maryville, KS at a wedding dance. They celebrated their nuptials at St. Mary's church in St. Benedict, KS on June 24, 1967. Irene and her twin sister Eileen graduated from St. Benedict High School in 1960, and together...

Rossville, Kansas William Michael Sullivan 1953 — 2024 Bill Sullivan passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family including his wife, children, grandchildren and sisters. Bill battled throat cancer and its numerous affects for the last twenty years. Bill was born in Salina, Kansas and grew up in Rossville, Kansas. He participated in the Boy Scouts and the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club. He graduated in the class of 1971 from Rossville High School. Bill also attended Emporia State University. He went on to complete his Masters in Business Management from Oklahoma City University in August of 1990. Bill had a distinguished career in the Air Force starting in 1973. Bill was stationed in Germany in 1978 and in Sicily in 1984. He was...

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