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Year: 2019

Agnes (Noel) Wahlmeier

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Agnes (Noel) Wahlmeier, 102, passed away January 10, 2019 at the Andbe Home in Norton. She was born on July 15, 1916 to John and Josephine (Glennemeier) Noel.

Agnes grew up on the family farm southeast of Densmore, KS, where she attended Plainview School. In 1929, they moved to Bloomington, where her father worked at a dairy. After two years, they moved back to Densmore and lived on her Uncle John Kitzke’s farm. She graduated eighth grade and worked for her Uncle John at Kitzke Store in Densmore.

In 1939, Agnes was employed at Chestnutts Clothing Store in Hill City and then in Logan. She stayed with her grandmother, Kate Glennemeier, who taught her how to quilt. It became her passion and she quilted hundreds of quilts for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. While working in Logan, Agnes and her brothers would attend dances at the Old Bohemian Hall that was northwest of Jennings, where she met Lawrence.

Agnes married Lawrence Wahlmeier on July 15,1940. They moved to the family farm and raised their children. In 1981, they retired and moved to McPherson, where they lived until Lawrence’s death in 2000. Agnes moved to Jennings in 2001. She lived there until moving to the Andbe Home in 2015.

She is survived by sons: Dennis (Marilyn) Wahlmeier, Larry (Patricia) Wahlmeier, Roger (Mary Jane) Wahlmeier, Jerry (Kriss) Wahlmeier, Brian Wahlmeier and Jeff (Mary) Wahlmeier; daughters: Doreen Zimmerman, Carol (Lawrence) Carter, Linda (Mike) Spresser and Debra Campbell; daughter-in-law, Mary Wahlmeier; sister, Jean Noel; sisters-in-law: Ann Lacy, Henrietta Sloan and Imogene Wahlmeier; 29 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence; children: Wayne, Greg and Charles; grandson, Doug Wahlmeier; son-in-law, Jim Campbell; four sisters and four brothers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 28035 Saint John St., New Almelo, KS 67645. Burial will follow at New Almelo Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7:00 pm Monday, January 14, 2019 at the church. A Rosary will follow the visitation at 7:00 pm. Memorials may be made in her name. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Jayne Anne (Klug) Boese

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Jayne Anne (Klug) Boese, 55, died January 11, 2019. She was born January 10, 1964, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Leo L. and Anna M. (Werner) Klug.

Jayne graduated from Claflin H.S. in 1982. She was a resident of Hoisington, but Odin was always her home. Jayne was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a Beautician and ran The Beauty Shop in Odin for many years. She also worked as a CNA at Clara Barton Hospital, a job she loved and was often stopped by people she had taken care of when out and about. Jayne was an animal lover, especially her dog Fancy. But most important to her was her love of family and she treasured being called “G.J.” by her grandchildren.

On May 22, 2009, she married Brad Boese in Abilene, Kansas. He survives, along with her children, Steven Cole Dutton and wife Kristen of Hoisington, Tanner Lee Klug of Odin, Alyvia Jayne Bell of Hays; stepchildren, Kristin Wemmer and husband Paul of Wichita, Audrey Boese and fiancé John Thompson of Kansas City, Missouri, Samantha Boese and Carvon of Dallas, Texas; seven siblings; Linda Klug of Great Bend, Phyllis Klug of Salina, David Klug and wife Darlene, Bill Klug and wife Joan, Dale Klug and wife Kala, John Klug and wife Linda, and Leonard Klug and wife Lisa, all of Odin; seven grandchildren, Hayden Klug, Ian Dutton, Izaac Dutton, Gage Wemmer, Makenna Boese, Ella Wemmer and Carvon Culton.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m., all at the funeral home.

Cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin, Kansas. Inurnment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Holy Family Cemetery Fund or the Grandchildren’s Education Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Ila Frances (Markley) Siemers

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Ila Frances (Markley) Siemers, 94, of Lindsborg, Kansas, and formerly of Russell County, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg.

Ila was born in Luray, Kansas on March 4, 1924 to Roy and Thelma Markley. She grew up in Luray and graduated from Luray High School in 1942. She married Vinton Siemers on June 15, 1947, and had five children. Vinton died January 13, 1968. Ila grew up in the Luray area, moving to Russell, Kansas in 1970. Ila was known for her talent as a seamstress. She spent her last year at Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas. She was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church and the Russell V.F.W. #6240 Ladies Auxiliary.

Ila is survived by her children, Ron of California, Kurt (Kitza) of Salina, Linda Olson of Russell, Sharla Cook (Mike) of Wichita, and Sylvia Rice (Richard) of Salina; seven grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, seven step-great grandchildren, and her sister Clova Peck of Russell.
Ila was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her sister June Maring.

Celebration of Ila’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Otterbein United Methodist of Russell. Burial will follow at the Luray City Cemetery. The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30AM to Service time at the Church on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital, Bethany Home of Lindsborg, and Otterbein United Methodist Church. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Judy C. Chance

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Judy C. Chance, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Judy was born on November 14, 1941, in Lathrop, Missouri, the daughter of William and Marjorie June (Rice) Goff. She grew up in the Lathrop and Kansas City area and attended local schools. She was united in marriage to Harold Edward Chance and together raised 4 children Teressa, Larry, Kenny and Todd. She was a homemaker and took pride in being a wife and mother. She enjoyed entering contests and decorating her home, especially for holidays. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving family include her daughter Teressa Roe and husband Bob of Russell, Kansas; sons Larry Chance, Kenny Chance and Todd Chance; brother Gary Goff and sister Cheryl Ezzard (Peter); and 9 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and infant daughter.

A gathering service to meet with Judy’s family will be held from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas. Cremation has been selected by the family. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

James Thomas Gregory

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James Thomas Gregory, age 67, passed away at his home in Norton, KS on January 6, 2019. He was born the son of Vern & Ernestine (Kirk) Gregory on September 12, 1951. he was a carpenter.

Survivors include his daughter Lisa (Curtis) Petty of Grand Junction, CO; a son Travis (Tiffany) Gregory of Montgomery, IL; 4 grandchildren; significant other Heaven Peters of Norton, KS.

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Trial delayed for suspect in Kansas triple killing

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The trial of a man charged with fatally shooting three people in downtown Lawrence has been pushed back.

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Lawyers for 21-year-old Anthony Roberts Jr., of Topeka, said Friday that they needed more time to prepare for the trial. It had been scheduled to begin Feb. 4 but was moved to June 10. Prosecutors didn’t object to the delay.

Shaye Downing and another attorney were appointed to represent Roberts after his old attorney was kicked off the case over concerns about her competency. The concerns culminated in a judge declaring a mistrial in November.

Roberts is charged with three murder counts and one attempted murder count. Two other suspects face less series charges in the October 2017 shooting.

Inez Wasinger

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Inez Wasinger, 90, of Ness City, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City. She was born the daughter of Edward and Mary (Leiker) Vogel on her parents’ farm in Ness County on September 27, 1928.

She attended grade school in Ness City and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, Wichita, Kansas. Inez married Paul Wasinger on September 27, 1948 in Ness City. They were married for 70 years. Inez worked at Bazine State Bank for 33 years as a teller. She loved to spend time with her family and travel. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, the Altar Society, and the Gradatium Club.

Inez was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Dony and Dick Vogel and her son, Dale Wasinger. She is survived by her husband, Paul; children, Paula Wasinger of Overland Park, Kansas, Karen Weir (Rick) of Overland Park; and Rod Wasinger (Tena) of Bennington, Kansas; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Vada Stoecklein (Earl) and Jeanette Coffman (Steve); sister-in-law, Carolyn Vogel; and daughter-in-law, Jeanna Wasinger.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 11:00 a.m.. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ness City with burial following in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with Rosary and Parish Vigil beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Cedar Village.

The family would like to thank the staff of Cedar Village for the kind care they gave to Inez.

First college insurance certificate recipients recognized; FHSU participating

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TOPEKA — Two 2018 college graduates from Washburn University and Emporia State University are their schools’ first recipients of the Kansas Insurance Certificate, sponsored by the Kansas Insurance Education Foundation (KIEF), the Kansas Board of Regents and the Kansas Insurance Department.

Ariel Jones, who graduated from Washburn University, and Callie Zirkle, an Emporia State University graduate, received the certificates January 10 at a ceremony hosted by Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance.

The Kansas Insurance Certificate program began in 2016 through a collaboration among KIEF, the insurance department, and several Kansas higher learning institutions. The certificate gives college students the opportunity to gain a broad understanding about insurance and show prospective insurance industry employers the students’ knowledge of general insurance coursework.

The 12-hour certificate program, if completed, is designed to advance career opportunities for the student in the financial services industry, including insurance. Students can take classes through several institutions.

For the fall 2018 semester, 550 students were enrolled in certificate-eligible courses at Washburn University, Fort Hays State University, the University of Kansas-Edwards Campus, Emporia State University, Pittsburg State University and Kansas State University.

Commissioner Selzer said the program allows the participating schools to offer the focus-area courses online or through traditional classroom instruction.  Students can take the courses they are most interested in, even if they originate at another school within the program.

“Getting the Kansas Insurance Certificate complemented my college degrees and became a distinctive touch on my academic resume,” said Ariel Jones.  “Meanwhile, this certificate presents additional career opportunities and increases networking possibilities with others in the financial services and insurance industries throughout the United States.”

“I am honored that I was able to receive the Kansas Insurance Certificate,” said Callie Zirkle.  “The certificate will be beneficial for my resume, along with opening up career opportunities.”

Each school also offers financial incentives for enrollment in the certificate-eligible courses. More about the program is available at www.ksinsurancecertificate.org.

TMP-M Folk Chorus reunited in song

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Thomas More Prep-Marian

Fr. Mike Scully, O.F.M. Capuchin, wore many hats during his tenure at Thomas More Prep-Marian, teacher, administrator and is probably most remembered, as the leader of the original TMP Folk Chorus.  The Folk Chorus traveled extensively, performing at different venues including many masses throughout the year and even recorded several albums under the leadership of our beloved Fr. Mike.  Dr. Paul ’78 Camarata and Governor Dr. Jeff ’78 Colyer, conceived the idea to honor Fr. Mike Scully with a “Folk Chorus Reunion,” at the Kansas State Capitol Building in Topeka, on Saturday, January 5, 2019.  Wistfully, this was also the final weekend Dr. Colyer would serve the State of Kansas as Governor.

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Among those in attendance, were 27 members of the 1970 to 1984 Folk Chorus, the era Fr. Mike directed.  In addition, spouses and immediate family of Folk Chorus members were also present, which swelled the overall number to approximately sixty.  Moreover, Chad Meitner, TMP-Marian Principal, Troy ’93 Ruda, TMP-Marian Advancement Director, along with Duane and Mary ’77 (Wilkerson) Lang, Alumni Office Manager, represented the school at this event.  Folk Chorus members attended a practice session in the morning from 10:00 a.m. until noon.  Everyone enjoyed a relaxed lunch of pizza and soda.  The concert commenced at 1:00 p.m. and lasted approximately an hour.  It was held in the Rotunda on the second floor of the State Capitol Building where their voices resonated skyward into the dome.  Following the concert, Governor Colyer took everyone that wished to attend, on a  tour into the private offices of the Governor.  Capitol tours were held on the hour all day long and were available to anyone who wished to go.
Folk Chorus Alumni in attendance were Marie ‘84 (Rajewski) Schmidt, Mike ‘77 Catlett, Tammy ‘84 (Haas) Gipson, Mike ‘83 Ewert, Bob ‘84 Paulbeck, Mike ‘81 Michaud, Cody ‘82 Chavat, Amy ‘84 Staab, Jerry ‘82 Michaud, George ‘72 White, Glenn ‘74 Braun, Tony ‘77 Pianalto, Jeff ‘78 Colyer, Duane ‘80 Weninger, Bob ‘75 Moeder, Ed ‘82 Pianalto, Curt ‘78 Leiker, Al ‘77 Schmidt, Jim ‘70 Buchheister, Bruce ‘76 Lopez, Mike ‘81 Rajewski, Paul ‘76 Winterman, Jeanette ‘78 (Pianalto) Hermes, Paul ‘78 Camarata, Joe ‘78 Bollig, Christine ‘82 (Swenson) Walsh and Linda ‘82 (Leiker) Kepka.
We wish to thank all those who attended and abetted in making this such a prodigious concert.  This event rings true to the “Forever a Monarch,” no matter how far or wide you travel from home, motto.  Please take a look at photographs from the event HERE.

Hoxie farmer takes second in Pioneer sorghum yield content

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JOHNSTON, Iowa – Mat Juenemann of Hoxie, Kansas, recently won State Second place in the Irrigated-No Till West category of the 2018 National Sorghum Producers (NSP) Yield and Management Contest. Juenemann won with Pioneer hybrid 85P05, which yielded 161.17 bu/A.

Pioneer growers won 88 percent of the national awards and 77 percent of the state awards presented in 2018.

First-, second- and third-place national honors were awarded in each of nine categories: dryland-no till east, dryland-no till west, dryland-tillage east, dryland-tillage west, food grade, irrigated-no till east, irrigated-no till west, irrigated-tillage east and irrigated-tillage west.

“We are proud of Mat Juenemann’s accomplishment using Pioneer brand sorghum hybrids in the 2018 NSP Yield Contest,” said Liesel Flansburg, Pioneer sorghum marketing manager, Corteva Agriscience(tm), Agriculture Division of DowDuPont. “We continue to focus on sorghum research to develop products with the best yield potential and strong defensive traits, including sugarcane aphid tolerance, in a variety of growing environments and maturities. Combined with strong management practices, the winners have demonstrated how to maximize the yield potential of the sorghum products.”

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Exploring Outdoors Kansas: To smoke or not to smoke

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Steve Gilliland

I make few if any new year’s resolutions, but this year I’ve decided that 2019 is the year when I will take up smoking. For some time I’ve wanted to learn how, and since making my resolution I’ve been doing lots of research. As with any other subject, the internet teems with “how-to” information on learning to smoke, and as it turns out smoking is actually very healthy….Oh, I can see now that this all sounds bad. What I mean is I’ve decided 2019 is the year when I will learn to smoke meat!

A few years ago I bought a nice little Char Broil charcoal grill at a garage sale. The guy said he used it to smoke, but my first and only attempt at using it as a smoker fell flatter than western Kansas and I was ready to declare that smoking meat was just not for me. Then I disassembled an old air compressor I had and declared I’d build a smoker from the tank, but that never happened. I recently spent time with a young guy who was experienced at smoking meat and he convinced me to just buy a smoker and get the learning curve started.

Smoking is the art of slowly cooking meat and vegetables and adding wood, woodchips or pellets to give them a smoky flavor. Commercial smokers are available in several styles and homemade smokers can be made from old tanks, refrigerators, freezers and almost anything else that can be turned into a fairly airtight structure where the heat and smoke can be controlled to cook the product slowly.

Smokers fall into one of two styles; vertical, where the heat and smoke source is directly below the cooking surface, or offset, in which the heat and smoke source is offset from the cooking surface. Smokers can use wood pellets, propane, electricity, charcoal or wood as their heat source, and wood or pellets to produce the smoke.
At my friends urging, as a beginning smoker to learn on, I bought a vertical electric smoker. It’s simply a small insulated cabinet with a heating element in the bottom, a slide-out tray for wood chips to produce smoke and shelves above for holding meat and other food for smoking. Controls on the top allow for setting and adjusting heat within the smoker cabinet as well as the amount of time for smoking. I researched many brands and styles before purchasing, and here are some things I found.

Buying an electric smoker is sort of like voting; you’ll never find one that has everything you want, like you want it, so you have to decide what features are most important to you and buy with those things in mind. I settled on a Smoke Hollow vertical digital electric smoker. It has a large heating element, an external slide-out tray for adding woodchips, legs to raise it off the ground and controls on top where I can use them without bending over, all features that were important to me. Bear in mind, these are beginning level smokers and not competition quality, but after learning a few do’s and don’ts they will still give you tasty meals.

True to our times, the all-knowing internet teems with websites about smokers and smoking food. All brand names have their own websites too and all offer recipes free for the trying. I plan to make my first trial “smoke” a meatloaf called “Not Your Momma’s Meatloaf” found on the Traeger website. I’ve taken the first step toward becoming “a smoker,” and I’ll let you know how this pans out. In the meantime, all you readers with smokers and recipes you would share get them to me along with any advice for beginners like me and we’ll make a column from them. Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors.

Steve Gilliland, Inman, can be contacted by email at [email protected].

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