Glenda Darlene Hahn, daughter of Lawrence and Bessie (Mayo) Collins, was born May 12, 1918, in Hendley, Nebraska, and passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, on October 14, 2016, at the age of 98.

Glenda grew up in the Hendley community where she attended the local schools. On December 15, 1934, Glenda and R. Harold Hahn were united in marriage in Norton. Following their marriage, they made their home in California for five years, then moved to a farm in rural Nebraska. They later moved to the family farm in Norton County, and in 1971, they moved into Norton. Glenda was a homemaker and also owned and operated Hahn’s Hobby and Ceramic Shop for many years. Glenda’s husband, Harold, passed away in December 5, 1985. She continued to make her home in Norton and due to declining health, she spent her last few years in the Andbe Home.

Glenda was a member of the Devizes Ladies Aid Club, the Hobby Club, and spent many years involved in 4-H.

Survivors include: her daughter-in-law, Kay Lene Hahn, Norton; six grandchildren, R. Kyle Hahn, Oberlin, Kansas; R. Kurt (Cyndi) Hahn, Wichita, Kansas; R. Kent (Julie) Hahn, Stockton, Kansas; Kayla S. (Kevin) Wurm, Dresden, Kansas; R. Kevin (Leigh Ann) Hahn, Olathe, Kansas; and R. Kendall (Magali) Hahn, Bellevue, Nebraska; 23 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Margaret Collins; other relatives and friends.

Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Richard Hahn, three brothers, Clair, Gerald, and Jim Collins, and four sisters, Lorena Yeager, Hazel Jenson, Delores Brown, and Bonnie Ryerson.

FUNERAL SERVICES – Tuesday, October 18, 2016—10:30 A.M.

PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, KS

INTERMENT – Norton Cemetery – Norton, KS

MEMORIAL – Andbe Home and Hospice Services of Norton County.

VISITATION – Monday, October 17, 2016 – 5:00-7:00 PM

PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.

Ryan Duane Thacker, 46, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ryan was born August 4, 1970 in Russell, the son of Duane Lee and Janet Marie (Burghardt) Thacker. He grew up in Luray and graduated from Lucas/Luray High School. He then attended Ft. Hays State University where he obtained a degree in Business.

Ryan was an independent Real Estate Agent mainly in the Hays, Kansas housing market. He has lived most all of his adult life in Hays until 2015 when he moved to Russell due to health reasons. He loved all aspects of motorcycles and hot rods. He especially enjoyed socializing with his family and friends.

Surviving family include his three children; Keaton Rozean, Bryanna Thacker and Braxton Thacker all of Hays, Kansas; companion, Jalynn Paulson of Hays, Kansas; father, Duane Thacker of Russell, Kansas; brothers, Ronald Thacker (Shawna) of Offerle, Kansas, Rick Thacker of Russell, Kansas and Russell Thacker of Hays, Kansas; and sister, Rachelle Thacker of Russell, Kansas; step-brother, Kelly DePiesse of Russell, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Dusty, Cody, Hillary, Megan, Alexis, Sky, Shelby and Sheldon; and great niece Alayna. He was preceded in death by his mother.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Luray United Methodist Church. Burial of ashes will follow at the Luray City Cemetery. No visitation being held due to cremation. A Memorial has been established as the Ryan Thacker Memorial Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Melvin Leroy Janne, 94, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Melvin Leroy Janne, the oldest child of Anna (Kunz) and William Janne, was born in the country home near Dubuque, KS on July 9, 1922. On Oct 3, 1922 he was baptized into the Lutheran faith and later, on May 31, 1936 he was confirmed.  He attended country grade school and two years at Bunker Hill High School.The family moved to the Kunz family farm south of Gorham in 1938, so Melvin graduated from St Mary’s Catholic High School in 1940.

After graduation, he began farming full time with his father. He then served in the Army and was stationed in Japan to assist with the demobilization of forces following WWII. Upon returning home he continued farming.  On July 29, 1961 he was united in marriage to Deloris E Janne at St John Lutheran Church in Russell. This union was blessed with two children, Lynetta Ann and Michel Leroy.  They lived in Russell until 1968 when they moved to a farm south of Gorham in Ellis County.  In 1980 they built a home on the Kunz family farm.  

Melvin was an active member of St John Lutheran Church in Russell serving on the church council, Sunday School treasurer, Lutheran Brotherhood and a number of committees.  In the spring of 1957 he and three other men of the congregation went to Rock Point Mission in AZ and helped put up a building.  He was a member of the board of the local co-op serving as board president in 1957.  He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. When he and Deloris belonged to the Denim Swingers Square Dance Club he would always have a joke when he did the announcements.  He was a member of the Russell County Free Fair Board and helped with the livestock committee.

Farming was his passion. He started driving tractor at age 9, an International 15-30, and was able to continue through planting the wheat last October. While age made some aspects of farming more difficult, he could always put in a full day on the tractor. 

Melvin could tell you the price of wheat, the reason it was that price, and which direction it was likely headed.  He once sold wheat for $12.30.   He said his college education consisted of reading the Wall Street Journal.  He also read a number of farm publications and watched, “Meet The Press” every Sunday morning before attending church, which one of his children said you never missed unless you were deathly sick. He was always willing to help someone in need.
The surviving members of his family include his wife, Deloris of the home, son, Michel (Nancy) Janne of Gretna, NE and daughter,Lynetta (Warren) Snelling of Lawrence, NE. nephews, Gary Rohr, Jim and Dan Wach, nieces, Leslie Heinz and Joyce Wagner,a number of cousins and a host of friends.
Those who preceded him in death were his parents, brother, Harold and sisters Evelyn Wach and Doris Rohr.

Celebration of Melvin’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, October 20, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.  Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery where the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites.  Visitation and family greeting friends will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Memorials have been established with St. John Lutheran Church or Russell County 4-H Development Fund.  Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.