Wanda M. Seymour, 91, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019. She was born May 25, 1928, in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Leonard and Lois (Phippen) Hawks.

She was a retired sales clerk.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George, and brothers, Lawrence and Lewis.

She is survived by her children: Rebecca Martin, Downs; Michael Williams, Denver; Dennis Williams, Denver; Kenneth Williams, Denver; David Williams, Downs; Steven Williams, Indiana; Richard Williams, Columbus, OH and Carol Burkhart, Ohio; 21 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren, as well as siblings: Fern, Roy, Ray, Lorraine, and Doris.

No services are planned at this time. Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437 in charge of arrangements.

Goodland, Kansas, resident Robert Leroy Daniels, age 85, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019, at his home in Goodland.

Bob was born September 18, 1934 to Raymond Chester and Lillie Lucille (Wilcox) Daniels in Goodland. He grew up in Goodland and graduated from Goodland High School in 1951. On January 22, 1977, he married Phyllis Nickerson-Finch. Bob was a U.S. Airforce Veteran, he worked as an architect draftsman for the Government Bureau of Reclamation in the Provinces of Vietnam and many locations in the United States. He was one of the main architects involved in the construction of the Hoover Dam in Nevada as well as many other government projects.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Norwood, Ted, Lowell, Billy and Donald; sisters, Pauline, Catherine and Ann; and stepdaughter, Peggy Bierhaus.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; stepdaughters, Jill (Ken) Johnson, Debbie McCloud of Loveland, CO; stepson Budd Finch of Loveland, CO; brother, Jim (Joyce) Daniels of Goodland, KS; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Memorial service will be Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. MT at the Goodland Cemetery, North Main Street in Goodland.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that you donate to a charity of your choice in honor of Bob. Online condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com

Kirby Lee VanDegrift, 64, passed away on October 24, 2019 at his home in Ness City, Kansas. He was born on September 22, 1955 in Ness City, Kansas the son of Barry and Loretta (Switzer) VanDegrift.

He was a Rig Operator for both Cheyenne Well Service and Hembree Well Service. He also worked several years as a custodian and later as head custodian for the Ness City Public Schools. Kirby enjoyed hunting and fishing, working on cars, working with wood, and cooking on the barbecue for his family and friends. On November 12, 1977 he married Sharon Castor in Ness City. Together they had two children, Lori and Tony. They were later divorced. He married Nancy Holt on Saturday, April 1st, 2000, in Ness City, Kansas.

Kirby is survivored by his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Lori Weaver (Jeremy) of Ness City and Brenda M. Rhodes (Joe) of Corona, California; three sons, Anthony Vandegrift of Scott City, Jason E. Jensen (Donna) of Harvard, Nebraska, and David Jensen of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 3 brothers, Mick Vandegrift (Nancy) of Hutchinson, Rick Vandegrift (Carol) of Ellinwood, and Kirk “Cork” Vandegrift of Hiakman, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren plus one on the way.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019, 10:30 AM, at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. Inurnment will follow in the Ness City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Kirby VanDegrift Funeral Fund.

Marlin Henry Bernard, 86, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his home, with his wife, Pat, at his side, in Osborne, KS. He was born January 1, 1933 to Henry Adam & Lucille (Louch) Bernard at their home in Hiawatha, NE. There he attended country school until the 8th grade. After the 8th grade he worked on the family farm with his dad.

Marlin met Patricia (Pat) Maranville while helping his cousin (on a date with Pat) dig his car out of the snow. Marlin gave her a ride home and soon they were married on January 6, 1952. To this union, 4 sons were born. Marlin & Pat shared 67 wonderful years together.

Marlin was a loyal husband, wonderful father & a good provider for his family. He ws very involved in all of his son’s activities including being a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts. As the boys grew, he was also a Methodist Youth Sponsor. His passions included breaking & training horses as well as spending time with family and friends.

Marlin was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Maxine Reynolds.

Marlin is survived by his wife, Pat; 4 sons: Kenny (Dani Jo) of Kanopolis, KS; Larry (Julie) of Russell, KS; Danny (Deborah) also of Russell, KS; Kelly of Ellsworth, KS; 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters: LaVeta Howard and Arlene Sharp.

Joyce Elaine White, 78, died October 27, 2019, at Morton County Senior Living, Elkhart, Kansas. She was born September 10, 1941, in Great Bend, the daughter of Joe T. and Emma J. (Reif) Prosser. She graduated from Hoisington High School, received her bachelor’s from Marymount College in Salina and later earned her masters from Fort Hays State University.

A longtime resident of Hoisington, she was an elementary school teacher, teaching primarily Kindergarten and 3rd Grade, and was also a reading specialist. Mrs. White taught in Salina, France, Schilling Air Force Base, Colorado, Odin, and retired in 2006 from Hoisington USD 431.

She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society. She was also a member of the KNEA and the NEA. She enjoyed reading and traveling in her spare time, but most of all supporting her grandchildren in their activities.

On January 18th, 1964, she married Jimmy Lee White. He preceded her in death on June 16, 2016.

Survivors include; two sons, Brian White of Hoisington, Blaine White and wife Jenn of Omaha, Arkansas; daughter, Jina Arellano and husband Joseph of Garden City; two brothers, Jim Prosser of Springfield, Missouri and Steve Prosser of Wichita; eight sisters, Bonnie Schremmer and husband Bill of Hoisington, Lois McClain and husband Jerald of Goddard, Celeste Meitner and husband Jim of Hoisington, Rita Solorio and husband Lou of Emporia, Nona Robinson and husband Bob of Marion, Nancy Yackshaw of Wichita, Patti Myers and husband David of Borger, Texas, and Annie Holmes and husband Jon of Shawnee; 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant daughter, Jane Marie White; brother, Allen Prosser, and a sister, Mary Jane Prosser.

Friends may call 12 noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. with Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, October 31, 2019, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP. Burial will follow in St. John Church Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorials can be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Caroline Elizabeth (Rollings) Wilson, 90, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Overland Park, Kansas.  She was born at home June 12, 1929, to Carroll Eldon and Marjorie Anne (Richards) Rollings in Delphos, Kansas. Caroline’s family moved to Kansas City, Kansas when she was five years old.  She grew up there, along with her younger brother, James W., graduating from Wyandotte High School in 1947. Later in the year, she attended Brown-Mackie School of Business in Salina, taking secretarial courses.

While working in Salina at School Specialty, she met William George  “Bill” Wilson. They were married Easter Sunday April 13, 1952 in Kansas City and then moved to Carlton.  During the early years of their married life, they were on the “harvest trail”, planting spring wheat in South Dakota and then traveling south to Oklahoma.  As the wheat ripened, they worked their way back up north.

In 1956, Bill and Caroline moved to the George F. Rollings farm in Delphos.  While there, four children were born, David L. (August 5, 1956), Elizabeth A. (August 21, 1957), Dan T. (October 31, 1959), and Elaine M. (December 31, 1965).  They enjoyed their growing family, socializing with neighbors, and square dancing. The family was very involved in the Delphos Presbyterian Church.

Caroline accepted Christ at an early age and then re-dedicated herself to the LORD in September of 1966.  After Bill’s untimely death October 26, 1967, she was encouraged to move back to Kansas City. She chose to stay on the farm, devoting herself to the children and providing the stability they needed.  Her faith in Jesus and the support of her church family were very important to her during this difficult time.

Once all the children were in school, Caroline worked at the Delphos Rest Home as activity director, using her crafting and people skills.  In 1980, she moved to Minneapolis, so Elaine wouldn’t have to drive from the farm alone. She continued to be involved in the Delphos Presbyterian Church for many years, especially enjoying the ladies work days, tying quilts and packing care packages for missionary projects.

In Minneapolis, Caroline worked at the city office and later the Ottawa County Register of Deeds office, retiring in 1994.  In retirement, she had more time to devote to her love of crafts. She took every opportunity to teach grandchildren, community children and adults new skills.

In 2009, Caroline moved to the Elkhorn Apartments and enjoyed her years there.  One of the highlights was meeting with Pastor Michelle and others for weekly devotions and prayer at the donut shop.  Later, this meeting became known as “Donut Church” and continues today at the Elkhorn Apartments community room.

In September of 2017, Caroline moved to an assisted living facility in Overland Park to be near Dan and Elaine.  She resided there at the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother, J.W. Rollings and his wife, Joyce.

Survivors are her children, David and wife, Christine Wilson of Glasco, Elizabeth and husband, Timothy Cress of Weskan, Dan and wife, Melanie Wilson of Olathe, and Elaine and husband, Timothy Talbert of Olathe; grandchildren, Natalie (Cress) and husband, Christopher Morton of Swalwell, AB in Canada, Tiffany (Cress) and husband, Benjamin Solum of Olathe, Emma (Cress) and husband, Todd Strand of Tulsa, OK, Wilson Cress of Weskan, Peter Cress of Weskan, Hannah Cress of Weskan, William Wilson of Olathe, Danielle (Wilson) and husband, Christopher Melton of Overland Park, Andrew Talbert and wife, Chloe of St. Louis, MO, Isaac Talbert of Little Rock, AR, Ezra Talbert and wife, Meegan of Greenbrae, CA, and Josiah Talbert of Olathe; and great-grandchildren, Michael Morton, Elliott Morton, and Victoria Solum.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Delphos Presbyterian Church.  Burial will be in the Delphos Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 1, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.  Memorials may be made to the Delphos Presbyterian Church and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Darrell Wayne Snyder, 71, La Crosse, Kansas, died Thursday, October 24, 2019, at his home.

Darrell was born February 11, 1948, in Logan, Kansas, the son of Forrest Eugene “Ike” and Mildred Euvaughn “Bonnie” Snyder. He was a resident of La Crosse, Kansas, since 2007, moving there from Salina, Kansas. He obtained his GED from Logan High School, Logan, Kansas. He was a truck driver before his retirement.

He was a member of VFW Post 7773, Scott City, Kansas.

Darrell was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1967 to 1969 in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1973.

On August 29, 1975, he married Phyllis Lemonds at the First Baptist Church, Scott City, Kansas. They divorced. On January 24, 2000, he married Gloria Havlas, at Phillipsburg, Kansas. She preceded him in death October 5, 2006.

Survivors include: one son, Brian J. Snyder (Trish), Edmond, Kansas; two daughters, Jennifer Gross (Chris), Castle Rock, Colorado, and Becky Gordon (Kevin), Hutchinson, Kansas; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four brothers, Dean Snyder, Winona, Texas, Glenn Snyder, Great Bend, Kansas, Allen Snyder, McPherson, Kansas, and Dale Snyder, La Crosse, Kansas; and five sisters, Marlene Wymore, West, Texas, Leora Horner, Little River, Kansas, Laveta Spargo, Marquette, Kansas, Ila Mittan, Benkelman, Nebraska, and Mary Walker, Marquette, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one daughter, Dawn Gaspar; one sister, Helen Hammack; and one infant sister, Wilma Verle Snyder.

Per Darrell’s wishes, cremation has been chosen.

A Celebration of Darrell’s life will be Friday, November 1, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Mark Sizemore officiating.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Duane V. “Arkie” Belisle, age 91, of Damar, Kansas passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas. He was born January 22, 1928 in Damar to Arthur and Cordelia (Brin) Belisle. On April 15, 1951 he married Patricia Newell at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar.

Duane owned Belisle Decorating which specialized in commercial and residential painting. He was a US Army veteran serving in WWII. He was a member of St. Joseph Church and the 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, square dancing, playing pool “snooker” in league play traveling to different communities.

He is survived by his wife Patricia of Damar; a son, Paul Belisle and wife Mary of Damar; three daughters, Donna Towns and husband Michael of Palco, Christy Seib and husband Jake of Ness City and Lisa Belisle and Cammi Raab of Overland Park; ten grandchildren, Sarah, Joshua, Mark, Eric, Rachel, Aaron, Ashly, Brent, Karen and Brooke as well as 25 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Amber Seib and Blake Munsch; a brother, Delmer Belisle and two sisters, Anna Mae Normandin and Sharyl Moos.Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday 5 PM – 8 PM and Tuesday 9:30 AM until service time all at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar.

A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be Monday at 7 PM at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Church or Masses

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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

Duane V. “Arkie” Belisle, age 91, of Damar, Kansas passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas. He was born January 22, 1928 in Damar to Arthur and Cordelia (Brin) Belisle. On April 15, 1951 he married Patricia Newell at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar.

Duane owned Belisle Decorating which specialized in commercial and residential painting. He was a US Army veteran serving in WWII. He was a member of St. Joseph Church and the 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, square dancing, playing pool “snooker” in league play traveling to different communities.

He is survived by his wife Patricia of Damar; a son, Paul Belisle and wife Mary of Damar; three daughters, Donna Towns and husband Michael of Palco, Christy Seib and husband Jake of Ness City and Lisa Belisle and Cammi Raab of Overland Park; ten grandchildren, Sarah, Joshua, Mark, Eric, Rachel, Aaron, Ashly, Brent, Karen and Brooke as well as twenty five great grandchildren. Duane’s family would like to say a special thank you to his caregivers, Bertha, Connie and Mary for the compassion and care they provided.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Amber Seib and Blake Munsch; a brother, Delmer Belisle and two sisters, Anna Mae Normandin and Sharyl Moos.Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday 5 PM – 8 PM and Tuesday 9:30 AM until service time all at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar.

A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be Monday at 7 PM at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Church or Masses.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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