Bertha Josephine (Windholz) Brown, 92, of Walker, Kansas returned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.

She was born to Alexander J. “Alex” and Clara (Mermis) Windholz on the family farm north of Walker, Kansas on January 12, 1927. She began her schooling at a country school near the farm and finished her education at Gorham High School.

Bertha was blessed with a large and loving family. She married her best friend Richard A. Brown, on April 22, 1946, in Emmeran, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 31,1980. This marriage was blessed with six children, Colene, Richard, Jr., Jolene, Roger, Galene and Rodney. Bertha raised her six children with love, strong religious values, and compassion. She taught them to work hard, be honest, and live by the golden rule, “treat others the way you want to be treated.” From the very beginning, she dedicated her children to God.

Bertha was a homemaker who loved the outdoors, and worked seven years at Travenol Labs. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gorham, Kansas. She was kind and outspoken, and always let you know where you stood. She always welcomed guests with a table full of food. Her grandchildren never left without a handmade gift that she spent hours creating with her own special touch. She will be dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her creator.

Surviving to honor her memory are her children, Colene Schmitt and husband, JW, Gorham, KS; Richard Brown, Jr., Walker, KS; Jolene Purvis and husband, Joe, Hobbs, NM; Roger Brown, Walker, KS; Galene Steckel (Rod), Russell, KS; Rodney Brown and wife, Michelle, Gorham, KS; one sister, Arlene Brown, Ellis, KS; two sisters-in-law, Henrietta Windholz, Hays, KS; and Rosie Guerico, Victoria, KS; 18 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; her sisters, Evelyn Dreher, Amelda Bieker, Viola Weigel, and one infant sister; her brothers, Louis Windholz, Edward Windholz, and Francis Windholz; and grandson Clayton Brown.

Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gorham, Kansas with a burial immediately following at St. Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:30 P.M. Monday, and from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gorham, KS.

A family rosary will begin at 6:30 P.M. Monday, followed by a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Monday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gorham, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to Main Street Manor/Russell Regional Hospital.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to [email protected] or can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Stephen “Wayne” Bump was born October 7, 1934 to Stephen C. and Alice L. (Abbott) Bump in Ainsworth, Nebraska. He passed away March 15, 2019 in the Graham County Hospital at the age of 84.

The family moved frequently due to work with trucking, farming and construction. Some of the places they lived were Ellinwood, Healy, and Ness City, Kansas before moving to Hill City in 1952.

Wayne graduated from Hill City High School in 1953. After graduation Wayne and three buddies went to Idaho where they joined the forestry service and fought fires during the summer of 1953. When the season was over they traveled to California where one of the group had family before returning to Hill City in January of 1954.

Wayne went to work for his father in construction. He started dating Janette Jackson and they were married August 2, 1954. They resided in Hill City for a short while before moving to Hoxie. They were living in Hoxie when the first two of their children were born; Stephen Lee in 1955 and Gail Diane in 1956. They moved to Elkhart, Kansas for a short while before returning to Hill City. Their youngest son, Lance Melvin, was born in WaKeeney in 1959.

Wayne began working for the United States Post Office in 1960 and worked there for 30 years. After retiring from the Post Office he worked for HUD housing in maintenance for 13 years.

Wayne was an avid golfer and enjoyed many rounds with fellow golfers.

His greatest love and passion was his love for Jesus. He spent many hours studying for Sunday school classes. When he stopped teaching he studied just for the love of it.

He was very active in community activities including Elks (where he was Exalted Ruler for the local chapter and District Deputy for Northwest Kansas), Mason and Shrine. He regularly took a turn at delivering Meals On Wheels and other church projects. He was an active member of the Graham County Easter Cantata and loved to sing, especially songs that glorified God. He was a member of the Hill City Christian Church.

Wayne was very proud of his children and their accomplishments. He was able to spend many enjoyable hours of golf with them as they all followed him in his passion for golf. His family was very important to him and he loved each one very much.

He loved animals and always had a dog as a companion (even taking them golfing with him). He leaves a very much loved Jack Russell Terrier, Jackie to mourn his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Alice Bump and a son Lance.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Janette of 64 years; son Stephen Lee (Trish) of Richland, Washington; daughter Gail Longstaff of Shawnee, Kansas; daughter-in-law Caryl Bump of Madison, Ohio; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers: Jerry (Nola) of Hays and Bill (Marcy) of Lawrence; sister Jean (Bill) Richardson of Junction City and many nieces and nephews.

Wayne donated his body to science.

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Darlene J. Bedore passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Solomon Valley Manor at the age of 85. She was born on November 8, 1933 on a farm in Smith County, Kansas to Ebon and Irene (St. Clair) Strain. She attended school at Harlan High School and graduated with the class of 1951. She was united in marriage to James Riedel of Tipton, Kansas in 1953 and they were blessed with two children: Ron and Rick. Jim and Darlene later divorced and several years later she married Delaine Bedore who farmed southwest of Stockton. Delaine later passed away in March of 1988.

Darlene worked various positions throughout her life. She was, a secretary for Smith County ASCS office, a bookkeeper for the Stockton National Bank for many years and later the Catholic Church in Stockton and a customer service sale’s clerk at the Stockton Pharmacy until her retirement in the spring of 2016. She was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Ladies VWF Auxiliary.

Darlene liked to sew, quilt and do needle point. She loved to read fiction novels and she was an avid gardener and loved indoor flowers. Above all, Darlene loved cats, she used to brag, when she was a little girl on her family farm, she had 33 cats and had names for all of them. Throughout her whole life she always had a favorite cat to keep her company and sit with her for relaxing moments.

She is survived by her sons, Ronald Riedel and wife Renee of Linn Creek, MO and Rick Riedel of Salina, KS; two grandchildren, Melissa Dorris and husband Jimmie and Meghan Riedel; and a new great-grandchild, Ava Dorris.

Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, Ebon and Irene Strain; and brother, Armond Strain.

Darlene will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten. For each one of us who had the privilege of knowing and loving her, she leaves a legacy of kindness, deep caring, and devoted love.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Plumer Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. Burial will follow at the Stockton Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Ladies Auxiliary and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home at 723 North 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

James “Jim” Lawrence Hoffman, age 84, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. He was born December 31, 1934 in Plainville, Kansas to Lawrence and Josephine (Karlin) Hoffman. On May 30, 1964 he married Vera Sander in Hays, Kansas.

Jim worked for the City of Hays for 27 years and for Alco for 17 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church of Hays. He enjoyed playing polka and gospel music on the piano, playing cards, watching sports especially the Kansas City Royals, gardening and listening to Johnny Cash.

He is survived by his wife, Vera of Hays; a sister, Lillian Pfeifer of Hays as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ralph Hoffman and his wife Delores;  a niece, Barbara Winston and a nephew, David Hoffman.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will be in the St. Anne’s Cemetery, Walker, KS.

Visitation will be Saturday 9 AM until service time with a rosary service at 9:30 AM all at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to HaysMed Hospice or the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. Arrangements in care of Brock’s

Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]

Donna Lowry passed away Tuesday, October 8th in Logan, KS at the Logan Manor at the age of 75. Donna was born June 19, 1944 in Almena, KS to Roland and Maxine (Price) Glenn. The family moved to Pueblo, CO when Donna was an infant and later returned to Norton in 1959 where Donna graduated from Norton High School.

Donna married Max Lowry in the First Christian Church in Norton, KS on June 10, 1962. Together they had three children, Kirk, Pam and Mark.

After getting married Donna and Max moved to Dodge City, KS where Max attended college. Donna worked at several jobs and enjoyed being a homemaker and new mother.

Donna and Max then traveled to Colorado and lived there for many years. They enjoyed their time in Colorado and entertained many family members vacationing in Colorado. Donna shared memories of seeing the tourist attractions many times with family and especially some of the nerve racking trips up Pikes Peak on the narrow gravel road.

The family moved to Logan, KS in 1976. Donna enjoyed a love of children and ran a home-based daycare for over 38 years where she loved and helped raise countless children in the Logan community. Many of her kids remained a large part of her life and she enjoyed sharing their achievements and growing families. At Christmas time Donna was proud to show pictures and Christmas cards from her kids to everyone and share their accomplishments. She was proud of all her kids.

Donna served her community on the Logan Library Board and was a member of the Logan First Christian Church where she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed helping with activities and events in Logan and with her church. Donna also enjoyed family events and activities, and especially hosting her family for the Christmas holidays.

One of the things Donna also loved was the color purple. She enjoyed attending K-State football games with Max and other family but more so loved the color. From clothes and jewelry to home decorations and her purple Christmas tree she enjoyed anything in purple.

Later in life Donna had a great affection for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to attend their events and programs and looked forward to every visit and call from them.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Maxine Glenn and a sister, Deb Jones.

Donna is survived by her husband, Max Lowry, Logan, KS; son Kirk Lowry and wife, Heidi of Brush, CO; daughter Pam Crist and husband, Dan (D.C.) of Phillipsburg, KS; son Mark Lowry and wife, Sally of Stockton, KS; sister Rovella Shearer and husband, Gary of Norton, KS; and brother in law Jerry Jones of Norton, KS; 15 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sat. Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the Logan Christian Church with Pastor Troy Buss officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Thursday & 12:00 to 9:00 Friday at the Logan Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or the Logan Community Development Foundation.

Twila Landauer, 86, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. She was born Nov. 24, 1932 in Hays.

Twila had a love for music. She loved singing at church in the choir and dancing either polka or square dancing with her husband Milfred and her children. She taught CCD and worked as a cook at school for 25 years. She and Milfred would spend their winters in Mission, Texas, and met many people while traveling.

She is survived by: her children, Warren Landauer, and Rhonda JoAnn “Rhoda” Wray (Larry), all of Salina, Donna Mayes (Ken) of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Wanda Mitchell (Steven) of Vacaville, Calif.; brother, Edward Rohr (Charleen) of Ellsworth; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; and twin sister, Lyla Lesser.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, with vigil service at 4 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Salina, with Fr. Keith Weber as celebrant. Burial will follow in All Saints Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Masses, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, KS 67401.

Jeffry Allen Eller, age 60, lost his battle to Frontotemporal Dementia on October 7, 2019, at The Bay of Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center, Burlington Wisconsin.

He was born July 27, 1959 in Tachikawa, Japan, son of Gary L. Eller and Kay (Bates) Eller Tittel.

He was a 1977 Graduate of Hays High School and worked in the field of Civil Construction & Design. He enjoyed playing pool and his beloved guitars.

Survivors include his wife Heidi, DeKalb, Illinois; one son Matthew Aaryn Eller and wife Melissa, Emporia, KS; father, Gary Eller and wife Lela, Hays, KS; mother, Kay Tittel, Pea Ridge, AR; one sister Lori Bieker and husband Robert, Hays, KS; five stepsisters Micki Kuhlmann, Smith Center, KS; Marla Copper and husband Jeff, Hays, KS; Fern Hess and husband Gary, McPherson, KS; Lana Girrens and husband Tim, Wichita, KS; Jana Methany and husband Frank, Kansas City, KS; one stepbrother Mike Moore and wife Pam, Springtown, TX; two nephews Devin Legleiter and wife Mariah and Derek Legleiter, Hays, KS; two great nieces; two step grandchildren and numerous step nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Kenneth and Lola Bates and Ross and Gladys Eller and stepfather Ralph Tittel.

A memorial and interment will take place at a later date.

Bonnie Jane Klein, 82, died October 9, 2019 at her home in Burdett.

She was born September 23, 1937 in Anderson, Indiana to Raymond and Ola (Wise) Badger.

On June 10, 1955 she married Gene Raymond Neeley. He died on May 23, 1994. They were the parents of three sons, James Howard “Jim” Neeley, Ronald Eugene “Ron” Neeley, and Clarence Allen Neeley.

While living in Virginia, Bonnie was employed as a licensed beautician and also worked as a substitute cosmetology instructor at two private and two public schools. Following Gene’s Retirement from the U.S. Army in 1975, she was employed at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Chesterfield, Indiana, taking early retirement in 1989. She graduated from Anderson High School, class of 1955. She received her BA from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, double majoring in criminal justice and social work. She received her master of social work degree from Indiana University. She was involved in the Big Brother/Big Sister program for nine years, as well as volunteering for several years at a male maximum security prison at Pendleton, Indiana and a women’s prison in Indianapolis. Employment included The Center for Mental Health, Anderson, Indiana, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany, Georgia. She also worked briefly at Larned State Hospital in Larned, Kansas, and retired in 2007 from St. Joseph Hospital’s Behavioral Health Unit, also in Larned, Kansas, as a clinical social worker.

On February 2, 2002 she married Roy Allen Klein in Rozel, Kansas. Bonnie Attended the Rozel Methodist Church. Her favorite hobby was genealogy, which she avidly pursued for several decades.

She is survived by her husband, Allen Klein, Burdett, Kansas; two sons, Jim (Irina) Neeley Fairfield, Ohio; Clarence (Cori) Neeley, Alexandria, Indiana; four stepchildren, Tim (Noreen) Klein, Abilene, Kansas, Randy (Debbie) Klein, Paola, Kansas, Jol (Sherri) Klein, Wamego, Kansas, Marta Klein, DR-Congo, Africa; a sister, Carol (Jerry) Neeley, Indianapolis, Indiana; eight grandchildren: Jim, Jason, Anthony, Clay, Chance, Kayla, Cameron, and Kelsie Neeley; fifteen step-grandchildren, Caleb (Jami) Klein, Bel Aire, Kansas, Joshua (Stephanie) Klein, Kansas City, Missouri, Seth (Kayla) Klein, Ozark, Missouri, Micah Klein, Manhattan, Kansas, Tasha (Brad) Rice, Baldwin City, Kansas, Oree Klein, Canton, Kansas, Gabriel (Daniel) Jensen, Wamego, Kansas, Mollie (Patrick) Hobbs, Manhattan, Kansas, Jacob Klein, Wamego, Kansas, Anya Radzivon; four great grandchildren, Brionna Durham, Zoe Neeley, Myles Neeley, and Addison Neeley; six step-great-grandchildren Jackson Klein, Olivia Klein, Isabella Klein, Jax Rice, Oren Klein, Joyce Klein.

Bonnie was predeceased by her parents, brother, Lee Badger (U.S. Army, retired), and son Ron Neeley (U.S. Army, retired).

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2019 at Rozel United Methodist, Rozel. The family invites friends to join them in fellowship with a meal at noon at Rozel United Methodist Church, Rozel. Memorials may be given to the Rozel United Methodist Church or Burdett EMS in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Donna M. Fronterhouse, 73, passed away October 10, 2019, at Homestead Assisted Living, Wichita. She was born October 23, 1945, to Louie & Martha (Maier) Bender. She married Terry Fronterhouse in Great Bend on December 18, 1965. He survives.

Donna, a longtime resident of Great Bend living previously in Wichita and Phoenix, was a cosmetologist, owning and operating a salon in Great Bend and Phoenix. She was a current member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Wichita, and formally St. Joseph Catholic Church, Phoenix and Prince of Peace Parish, Great Bend.

Survivors include, husband Terry Fronterhouse of Overland Park; one son, Troy Fronterhouse of Phoenix, AZ; one daughter, Dee Hettinger of Wichita; one sister, Lela Johnston of Phoenix, AZ; two aunts, Eleanora Postlethwaite of Great Bend and Leona Slankard of Wichita; three grandchildren, Natalie Herndon and husband Nicholas of Wichita, and Blake Hettinger and Tate Hettinger, both of Wichita; and four great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Brent Lee Emery, age 27, of Topeka passed away Thursday evening October 3, 2019 in Colby, KS. Brent was born August 14, 1992 the son of Gary and Terry Coulter Emery, Jr. Brent attended school at Shawnee Heights High School. He currently was working at Hi-Plains Coop in Gem, Kansas.

Brent is survived by his mother, Terry (David) Hause of Brewster, KS; his father, Gary Emery Jr. of Ellsworth; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Emery of Meriden; maternal grandmother, Sharon Bath of Gypsum, KS; two brothers, Aaron Rhoads of Topeka and Ryan Hause of Brewster, KS; three sisters, Lindsay Koch of Topeka, Taylor Rhoads of Topeka and Hanna Hause of Brewster, KS; aunts, Tracy (Matt) Nicolay and Amy Busey; uncles, Jason Bath and Scott Bath; nephew, Dayton Orester and two nieces, Layla and Maycee Orester; and cousins, Paige and Sloan Nicolay, Wyatt Flewelling, Courtney Coker and Derek Busey.

Memorial service will be Friday, October 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society or the Brent Emery Memorial Fund to assist with funeral expenses.