Dale Feldhausen (Posted 5/17/24)
Dale Eugene Feldhausen, age 75 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House.
He was born on November 15, 1948, in Marysville, the son of Harold and Iris (Dunham) Feldhausen. He graduated from Frankfort High School.
On December 13, 1975, he married Kathy Ann Sutton in Wamego. She survives of the home.
Dale was a Machine Fold Supervisor for McCall Pattern Company for 44 years. He was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 79, amateur radio operator, a member of the Blue Valley Motorcycle Club in Manhattan, and Kaw Valley Muzzle Loaders. He enjoyed going to car shows, fixing old radios and cars, making knives, camping, traveling, and drag racing.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Feldhausen of Manhattan; one daughter, Rusti Klym and Jayme of Manhattan; one son, Trevor Feldhausen and Missy of Liberal; five grandchildren, Kyle Klym, Kendra Klym, Leta Feldhausen, Kaitlyn Feldhausen, and Abbigail Feldhausen, and one great granddaughter, Raelynn Clifft.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Wendell Feldhausen, and Walker Lynn Feldhausen.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Sedalia Community Church with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Sedalia Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Friends of Tuttle Creek State Park and left in care with the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.apfunerals.com.
Evelyn Webb (Posted 5/16/24)
Evelyn M. Webb, 94, of Wamego, Kansas, died Sunday May 12, 2024, at Valley Vista Good Samaritan Center. She had been a resident of the Wamego community since the mid 1990’s.
Evelyn was born June 14, 1929, in Lucas, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Bertha (Arkell) Haslett. She graduated from Junction City High School in 1949.
Evelyn married John Rollins Webb on November 23, 1949. After sharing their lives together for forty-eight years when he preceded her in death on February 13, 1998. They graduated from High School together and were active in Geary County 4-H club. Their 4-H club helped build the Rock Spring 4-H Camp and then later Evelyn served as a 4-H leader.
Evelyn and John then worked in the quarter horse business and lived in several different locations in the southwest. Evelyn was a dental assistant for many years and also acted as secretary and receptionist for many of the horse ranches where they worked.
After moving to Wamego, Evelyn was a member and served as a deacon for the First Presbyterian Church. She was involved in many church and community activities. Evelyn was a member of Order of the Eastern Star for several years and a member of the Portia Club, helping in numerous local service projects. She was a good cook and baker and loved cooking for her family. She was known for her homemade bread. Evelyn enjoyed knitting and loved to play golf.
Evelyn is survived by her children; Mary Beth Pfrang, Wamego, Nancy Langdon (Clark), El Paso, Texas, Tom Webb, Wichita, and Amy Scanlon (Mark), Albuquerque, New Mexico; grandchildren, Matthew Pfrang (Brenda), Wamego, Marcie Robertson (Nelson Lacour), Wamego, Marcus Pfrang, Wamego, Cari Turner (Jess), Amarillo, Texas, Alan Langdon, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Katie Steele (John), Virginia Beach, Virginia, Robert Langdon, Rockwall, Texas, Tommy Webb, Edmond, Oklahoma, Timi Moffatt (Wes), Edmond, Oklahoma, Rani Hantla (Chris), Phoenix, Arizona, Jennifer Brownlee (Mike Morris), Wichita, and Jessica Brownlee, Andover; twenty-four great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Glen Haslett, Vivian King, Floyd Haslett and Bill Haslett.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church in Wamego. Reverend Ron Goodman will be officiating. The family will greet friends on Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home. Inurnment will be held in Wamego City Cemetery at a later time.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Presbyterian Memorial Fund and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.
Don Crubel (posted 5/13/24)
Donald Francis Crubel, age 87, of Manhattan, passes away peacefully on May 12, 2024, at Good
Shepherd Hospice House.
He was born August 12, 1936, in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond and Pauline
(Brewer) Crubel. He graduated from Bloomington High School, Bloomington, Wisconsin.
Following high school, he started in the construction business with his father building post
offices for the United States government in Wisconsin, moving to Iowa, then Missouri, and
finally Manhattan, Kansas where Don took up permanent residence and established D & R
Construction, building cabins around Tuttle Creek Lake.
In 1989, his sons Tracy and John entered the business as partners with him continuing to build a
quality construction business with an excellent reputation in the Manhattan area community. He
remained active in the construction industry until health issues forced his retirement in 2010.
On October 26, 1960, in Bloomington, Wisconsin, he was married to Sylvia Horstman, the love
of his life. They had a wonderful marriage lasting 63 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Crubel; one sister, Joan Downing;
and one grandson, Brandon Crubel.
Survivors include his six children: Tracy Crubel and his wife Theresa of Manhattan, Angela
Schultz and her husband Tim of Manhattan, John Crubel and his wife Peggy of Manhattan,
Sharon Schmaderer and her husband Mike of Solomon, Donna Baker and her husband Rob of
Tescott, Diane Hahn and her husband Nick of Wichita; one brother: Michael Crubel and his wife
Rita of Manhattan; two sisters: Carolyn Gregov of Bradenton, Florida, and Mary Kay Brown and
her husband Michael of Chapman; ten grandchildren: Rachel Carpenter (Lucas); Bethany
Richard (Zachary), Amy Bell (Michael), Jessica Broderick (Jake), Samantha Robinovitz (Jared),
Alexandra Cuadra (Matthew), Joshua Schmaderer (Erin), Trevor Baker (Nicole), Colin Baker
(Savannah), Zachary Baker (Sevda); and 18 great grandchildren.
Mass of the Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Seven Dolors
Catholic Church, 731 Juliette Street, Manhattan, with Father Kerry Ninemire as Celebrant.
Interment will be in Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Yorgensen-
Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.
Madeline Haynes (posted 05/12/24)
Madeline Louise Haynes, age 83 of Leonardville, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.
She was born on October 11, 1940, in Reseda, California, the daughter of Madeline Shewbert and David Roth. She graduated from Reseda High School in 1959.
Madeline married DeRoss Johnson in November of 1959. They had four children: Allen, Jennifer, Matthew, and Lorrie. They divorced in 1980.
Madeline married Larry Haynes on July 6, 1985. He survives of the home.
In her younger days, Madeline took great joy in camping at the lake and fishing with her children, along with playing her guitar, writing songs she would sing at church. She had several hobbies, enjoyed painting and writing poetry. She was very proud of being published in several books and honored to receive the International Poet of Merit award in 1992.
In her later years, she loved going on road trips, watching fireworks, and attending car shows with her great love, Larry. They were very committed to each other throughout their life together.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Haynes; her children, Allen Johnson (Sherrie), Jennifer Whearty (Robert), Matthew Johnson (Sindee), and Lorrie Anchondo (Javier); her bonus daughters, Dawn Hinds (Kenneth) and Lisa Griffith (Mark); eleven grandchildren, Trishia, Michael, Katie, Savannah, Emily, Ryken, Sutter, Audrey, Cidney, Kristopher and William; eight great grandchildren, Riley, Lana, Lexi, Mara, Owen, Avery, Hagen and Levi; one brother, David Rymal and cousin, Sherry Edwards (Steve).
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Loren Griffith and one great grandson, Liam Ross Johnson.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Fancy Creek Church with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Madeline Haynes Memorial Fund and left in care with the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.apfunerals.com.
James Freed (Posted 5/8/24)
James D. Freed, 74, of Phoenix, Arizona went to be with the Lord, May 5, 2024.
Jim was born in Manhattan, Kansas and graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University. He was first employed by Motorola Semiconductor as a test engineer and subsequently worked for Omnitest, Gasboy Electronics, Gen Rad Designs, Eaton Corp. and Hill Top Research.
He is survived by his loving wife, Arlene, of 47 years; sisters Deb Freed, Sandy Freed; nephew Bryan Freed; nieces Brittany (Frank) Delarue, Tiffany (Robert) Echols; and stepmother, Carolyn White.
Jim loved the Lord and enjoyed serving in church leading concerts of prayer and small group bible studies as well as visiting the sick and homebound. He was proud to have been in the Air Force ROTC and was interested in airplanes and muscle cars. He liked traveling, photography, and helping people with their computers.
Services will be held at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan on Wednesday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow the services at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.
Donations may be made in his memory to Mission Aviation Fellowship, P.O. Box 47, Nampa, ID 83653 or maf.org.
The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with service arrangements. ymlfuneralhome.com
Donald Noll (Posted 5/8/24)
Donald Louis Noll, 92, passed away peacefully at Homestead Assisted Living of Manhattan on May 6, 2024. He was born September 20, 1931 to Florence and Gerald Noll of Flush, Kansas. He lived in Flush until high school graduation and then moved to Manhattan, Kansas. He enlisted in the Army in 1953 and while stationed in Germany, served as a heavy artillery repairman, and was a key player on the Army basketball team. He remained a Manhattan resident the rest of his life.
He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Kathleen Lucia Ann Lenherr on June 18,1956 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Flush, Ks. The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Joseph E. Biehler. Don and Kathleen were married for almost 65 years and were an incredible example of faith, family and love.
Don received his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University in Radio and Broadcast Journalism. He worked the majority of his career in the furniture business and was a partner and manager in KNS Enterprise and the Kaup Furniture Downtown and later worked for Faith Furniture. Don was an avid pitch player, golfer, and bowler and loved being outdoors. He was a grand storyteller and loved visiting with friends and family, telling stories and bragging about his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved attending his children’s and later, his grandchildren’s, sporting events. He enjoyed watching sports of all kinds, but especially anything K-State, the Kansas City Royals and the Masters Tournament.
Don was a member of Seven Dolors Parish and later St. Thomas More Parish. He was preceded in death by his son Keith Noll, daughter Lucia Springer and wife, his parents and four siblings, Robert Noll, Kenneth Noll, Patricia Heptig and Marjorie Schlegel.
He is survived by two sons, Dean Noll (Tracey) of Lawrence, and David Noll of Kansas City and one daughter, Lisa Kirmer (Brad) of Emporia, 15 grandchildren including Jeremy Noll, Jessica Noll-Nelson, Sarah Pritchard, Justin Springer, Jenna Springer, Austin Noll, Jordan Noll, Morgan Noll, Nollan Kirmer, Nick Kirmer, Camden Kirmer, Addie Kirmer, Thomas Noll, Katie Noll and Lucia Noll and 10 great-grandchildren including Finn Nelson, Liam Nelson, Lilly Nelson, Mia Pritchard, Evelyn Pritchard, Ian Pritchard, Avery Springer, Miles Springer, Reagan Springer, and Asher Thomas. Don is also survived by one sister, Florence Pray, Manhattan.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 14th, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2900 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, with Father Don Zimmerman as Celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at Flush.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, May 13th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A Parish Vigil will follow the visitation at 7:00 P.M. Monday in the funeral home chapel.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for the Flush Picnic. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Ashton Courtney (Posted 5/8/24)
Ashton Chandler Courtney, age 21 of Belvue, KS died on May 5, 2024. Ashton was born in Malvern, Arkansas on June 2, 2002. He was a partner with his brother at C2 Contracting working together building a business of their own.
He is survived by his parents, Chris and Beth Courtney, two brothers: Brent Courtney and fiancée Ashley Faiola, Colton Courtney and fiancée Haley Aufdemberge. Although not yet their “official” brother, Ashley and Haley both have shown that he is their brother in every way possible. He is survived on his paternal side by his grandfather, William Courtney, grandmother, Brenda Jones, step-grandmother, Sandy Chappell (David), and 6 aunts. He is survived on his maternal side by his grandfather, Sewell Rhea, 3 Uncles, and 4 aunts. He is loved by and will be deeply missed by his cousins who he spent so much time with. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Mary Rhea, Malvern, AR and his Paternal step grandfather, Bill Jones, Gallatin County, KY.
This sweet, kind young man left us too soon leaving his family and so many friends with memories to be cherished. There is a shared pain from a deep wound to our hearts. The ache for him will always remain, and the memories of him will never fade.
The family would like all that knew and loved their amazing son, Ashton, to join them in celebrating his life on Saturday May 11, 2024, at the Courtney home.