Anne Reves (Posted 11/18/25)
Cheryl Anne Godlove Reves was gathered unto God on Friday, November 14th, at her home on Spring Creek Road, surrounded by her beloved fiancée Harold Armstrong, family, friends and Pottawatomie County Emergency personnel. She was born February 6th, 1948 the youngest child of Sherman Roosevelt and Cheryl Margaret Seymour Godlove of rural Westmoreland. Anne lived on the family farm with her parents and siblings Sherman Keith Godlove, Muriel Patricia Godlove, and Elizabeth “Jo” Godlove. She spent a lot of time with her brother affectionately known as “Bub” as he was a confirmed bachelor and stayed on the family farm all his life.
Anne was educated in the Westmoreland school system and graduated from Westmoreland Rural High School in May of 1966. A love of music was one of Anne’s passions and she was involved in dance and become a lifelong piano player after taking lessons at Cree Brothers funeral home where the undertaker’s dog often lay under the piano bench and growled at her. She was involved with many other organizations and activities during her school years and gained many lifelong friendships among her classmates.
On September 22nd, of 1966 she married Dale Reves and they made their home on a farm in rural Fostoria, Kansas. The following year on March 15th of 1967 they welcomed their only child a son Robert Joseph to the world. They moved to another farm on Spring Creek Road a move of one mile and spent their time farming and pursuing jobs off the farm to supplement their income. Anne was a wonderful mother and homemaker and enjoyed pursuits as far ranging as mushroom hunting to raising the broilers for the Godlove’s annual chicken butchering after her mother passed. She encouraged an early love of nature in her son and they spent hours looking for fossils on Ostergard road. She and Dale later divorced.
In her working life Anne did clerical work for the Pottawatomie County ASCS office and became well known to area farm families. She then took a job with the Pottawatomie County Treasurers office working for Faye Pittinger a member of her extended family. Having political aspirations of her own Anne ran a successful campaign for Register of Deeds unseating Erwin Scott and served a term in that office. In the next election cycle, she decided to run for County Treasurer and was defeated in that race. She then moved on to Kansas State University and worked early on for the Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Work. Her next move was to the College of Human Ecology and her final disposition there was an Army School Agent Teen Training Grant that set up youth social programming across the United States and abroad. While working at K-State Anne proceeded to take classes to supplement some college credit she had already obtained earning a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with honors. Before her retirement Anne used this opportunity to substitute teach as well as becoming an instructor and trainer for the Highland Community College branch in Wamego, Ks.
Socially Anne was very active in her community and abroad. She was a leader of her son’s Cloverleaf 4-H club in Fostoria, Kansas and inspired many area youth in this endeavor. She was also a member of the Fostoria Extension Homemakers Unit with many area friends and neighbors. During her son’s high school years, she extended her love of working with area youth from 4-H to FFA becoming a Charter Member of the Westmoreland FFA Alumni and later the Rock Creek FFA Alumni. She was an officer several times for the Westmoreland High School Alumni Association and along with her son Rob and Brenda Heptig helped publish an all-high school almanac and had trophy cases built to display the honors accorded her alma mater. She was a member of Eastern Star coming from a family with strong Masonic ties and enjoyed seeing her son elected as the last Worthy Patron of the Manhattan Chapter as well as serving in a number of positions in her own right. She was a township officer for Rock Creek working to maintain roads and cemeteries in that township; in later years this led her to serving on the Antioch cemetery board in rural Frankfort. She was a life member of the Onaga Historical Society. A member of the Arthur Barrett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Mrs. John A. Logan Tent #6 of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. As a “Red Hatter” in the “Flinthills Floozies” Anne had a great deal of fun with her fellow floozies! She was a member of the United Methodist Church and a long-time choir, pianist, and memorials committee member while in attendance.
Anne’s greatest joy lay in her family and that of her fiancée Harold Armstrong. She was a wonderful cook and many recipes handed down from her mother and elder family members made the tables groan at holidays and family events. She rejoiced when her son married his wife Lesa Ann Hugunin on June 8th, 1991 and organized a blue grass band and hog roast for their wedding. She gloried in spending time with her grandson’s Sheridan Graden and Morgan Blue Reves and mourned the loss of her granddaughter Mariahann Fairelight Reves due to a diaphragmatic hernia. She loved spending time with family and friends and for a number of years organized the Godlove family reunion. Traveling was also a passion and she went on several adventures with Harold and his extended family including a trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame where Harold’s image appears in the noted artist Thomas Hart Benton’s, “The Birth of Country Music” mural. She also went on a memorable trip to Isreal with tour guide former schoolmate Clark Tanner and several area residents.
In passing Anne was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings and their spouses, and her infant granddaughter Mariah. She leaves to mourn her son Robert and his wife Lesa and their children Sheridan and Morgan of rural Olsburg. Her fiancée Harold of the home in rural Frankfort. Also, Harold’s immediate family, Linda and Carl Dressman and family and Donnie and Jessie Armstrong and family respectively of Frankfort; Kim and Bob Seleska and family of Blue Rapids; Justin and Evangeline Armstrong and family of rural Frankfort; as well as Beverly and Corey Grosdidier and family of Omaha, Nebraska.
Respect calls are 5-7 p.m. Thursday the 20th at the Campanella Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kansas. Funeral Services at Trinity Baptist Church of Wamego at 10:30 a.m. Friday the 21st with a luncheon and committal service to follow at the Westmoreland City Cemetery in Westmoreland, Kansas at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks for memorial contributions to the Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City. With her granddaughter’s death this was a cause very near and dear to Anne’s heart. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com
Robert Wayne Lee (Posted 11/17/25)
Robert (Bob) Wayne Lee Jr., 74, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away November 13, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1951, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Robert (Bud) Wayne Lee Sr. and Dixie Ann (Tilton) Lee.
Bob grew up in Manhattan, Kansas, where he learned the value of hard work and craftsmanship while working alongside his father at Manhattan Plumbing. In September 1974, he started a partnership with Don Williams and established Lee & Williams Plumbing & Heating. In 1977, Bob became the sole owner and renamed the company Lee Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, serving Manhattan and the surrounding community for over 50 years.
On October 20, 1972, Bob married the love of his life, Nancy Jean (Enabnit) Lee, in Clear Lake, Iowa. Together they built a beautiful life, raising six children and sharing 53 years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and devotion.
Bob is survived by his wife, Nancy; and their children, Cara Michelle (Lee) Richardson, Joanna Jean (Lee) Hicks, Robert Wayne Lee III, Daniel Francis Lee, Rachel E. (Lee) Sherley, and Joshua Tyler Lee. He was also a proud grandfather to eight grandchildren: Aubrey Marie Hicks, Avery Lee Hicks, Landyn Cole Hicks, Tristan Lee Richardson, Alexis Kylene Richardson, Jaxon Pierce Sherley, Emersyn Harper Sherley, and Lincoln Jeric Sherley.
Bob will be remembered for his strong work ethic, quick wit, generous spirit, and unwavering love for his family. He was known for his commitment and his willingness to work with his customers, always taking pride in his craftsmanship and the relationships he built throughout his career. He took great pride in his business, his community, and the legacy he created through his children and grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on November 29, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at The Irvine Ranch located at 3370 Casement Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502.
The Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family with arrangements.
Billy Jack Hayden (Posted 11/17/25)
Billy Jack Haden, age 91 of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Via Christi Village in Manhattan.
He was born on February 28, 1934, in Osceola, Missouri, the son of William Jackson and Genevive Elizabeth (Harris) Haden. He graduated high school in Strong City, Kansas and served four years in the United States Navy.
On June 6, 1957, he married Ruth Ann Meirowsky in Strong City.
Billy was a farmer and rancher who loved to be outdoors working on the land.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Haden; three children, Kathy Dieball (Marc) of Leonardville, Barbara Haden of Clifton and Jennifer Free (Kerry) of Randolph; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Tyrel Dieball and one sister, Betty Zimmerman.
Cremation is planned with a private family burial at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Via Christi Village and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home and Crematory.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.apfunerals.com.
Ronald E. Janasek (Posted 11/17/25)
Celebrating the life of Dr. Ronald E. Janasek, a cherished figure in both his family and community, who passed away at the age of 86 on November 12, 2025. Ron was born July 18, 1939 at the family farm south of Munden, Kansas to Earl and Lucile Janasek. He attended school at Munden, Ks. Graduating in 1957 as valedictorian. He was active in 4-H, basketball and band.
After graduating high school he attended Kansas State University, majoring in Feed Tech. He was a member of Meats, Jr. and Sr. Livestock Judging Teams, and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Ron and Jan were married in 1961. They moved to Forest Grove, Oregon to pursue his career at Pacific University College Optometry where he graduated top of his class in 1965.
Moving to Manhattan, Kansas, he joined the private practice of Dr. W.H. Morris, where he practiced for 42 years.
Ron was active in Jaycees, Optimists, Rotary and served on many civic and First United Methodist Church boards. He helped to establish the Good Shepherd Hospice House, was active with Boy Scouts, coaching baseball, Kansas Optometric Association, Heart of America Contact Lens Society where he served as President. He enjoyed trotline fishing, snow skiing, bridge, and taking ship cruises with friends and family and gardening.
Ron was preceded in death by his loving parents, Earl and Lucile Janasek.
He is survived by his wife Jan Janasek; his two sons Dr. Jeff Janasek (Cindy) of Wichita, KS, and Dr. Mitch Janasek (Ashlee) of Windsor, CO; grandchildren: Matthew Janasek (Katie) of Olathe, KS, David Janasek (Susan) of Manhattan, KS, Elliot Janasek of Windsor, CO, and Finley Janasek of Winsor, CO; great-grandchildren: Andrew, Elsie, Isaac, Elijah, Luke, Thomas Janasek; his sister Marjorie Frauenfelder, Kansas City, MO, and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00a.m. Friday November 21, 2025 at Belleville Cemetery in Belleville, Kansas, with Pastor Nancy Tuma officiating.
The family will greet friends during a visitation at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan from 6-7:30pm Friday November 21.
A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday November 22 at 10:30am First United Methodist Church in Manhattan with Courtney Fellers officiating.
Ron will be remembered for his kindness, unwavering integrity, and love for his family. His laughter and wisdom were gifts to everyone who knew him.
Memorials in memory of Ron are suggested to the Good Shepherd Hospice House, Good Samaritan Fund at Meadowlark Hills, or the First United Methodist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. ymlfuneralhome.com
Greg Taylor (Posted 11/12/25)
Gregory Lee Taylor, age 64 of Marysville, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.
He was born on October 14, 1961, in California. He was raised in Marysville by his parents, Leon A. “Shorty” and June Oralee (Tidwell) Myers. His father was Donald G. Taylor.
Greg was an airplane mechanic for Cessna, working on Citation jets and even owning and piloting his own Cessna 150. He was a skilled mechanic and could rebuild anything. He had an A&P Rating as a mechanic, Commercial Rating, Instrument Rating and Multi Engine Rating. He loved working on his hot rods and muscle cars and was a talented artist.
He is survived by one brother, Donald Taylor and wife Debbie of Manhattan; one sister, Tawney Montgomery and husband Jim of Barneston, Nebraska; his dedicated friends, Skywind Dice and Ivory Busch and their son, Kohen Dice of Marysville, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Scott Taylor.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville with Rod Christie officiating. Pallbearers will be Skywind Dice, Leon Tommer, Nick McClung, Pat Ellenbecker, Jon Grauer and Steve Jones. Burial will be in the Prospect Hill Cemetery.
A memorial may be made to the Greg Taylor Memorial Fund, to be determined at a later date. Contributions may be left in care of the Christie-Anderes Funeral Home, PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.apfunerals.com.
Shane Manor (Posted 11/9/25)
Shane Allen Manor, 59, of Lake Wabaunsee, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kanas.
Shane was born October 17, 1966, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Merril Max and JaNelda (Weaver) Manor. He attended grade schools and graduated from Wamego High School in 1985. He then attended Manhattan Technical College where he graduated from the HVAC program.
Shane worked as a heating and air conditioning technician for several years in Wamego for Butler Plumbing and Heating. He also worked in Marion, Scott City, Osage City, Hettinger, North Dakota, and Manhattan. He then worked for Menards and Brooks Yamaha.
Shane loved anything outdoors. He was a passionate fisherman and hunter. If a vehicle could travel off road, Shane was in the driver’s seat. It could be a side by side, a dune buggy, dirt bike, or anything with a motor. He also enjoyed working with wood and was a “Jack of all Trades”. He loved to tinker in his garage but also did several large projects including remodeling his home at Lake Wabaunsee. He also enjoyed remote control cars.
Shane loved to lovingly tease those around him and seldom did he not have a smile on his face. He was a fan of Star Wars, KU sports, the Chiefs, and old Volkswagens.
Shane married Trenna Thompson on August 21, 1993, in Belvue, Kansas. They shared their lives and raised their family for over thirty-two years. Trenna survives at their home.
He is also survived by his sons; Zackary Manor, Wichita, Darwin Manor (Deedee), Lake Wabaunsee, Jacob Manor (Chelsea), Wabaunsee, and Collin Manor, Wamego; his grandchildren, Nikki, Mykeltie, Grace, Jocelyn, Sulley, Chance, Sydnee, McKenna, and Remington; and a great-grandchild Walker; his sisters, Shawn Manor, Manhattan, and Sharri Furman, Cleveland, Texas. Shane was preceded in death by his mother, JaNelda, his stepmother, Joan, his brother, Scott Manor, niece, Aydan Manor, and his life-long friend, Scott Dinger.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. A visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. In leu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Shane Manor Memorial Fund, to be determined at a later time, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. They also request that friends and family wear KU or Chiefs apparel. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.
Sterling “Gene” Goslin (Posted 11/9/25)
Sterling Eugene “Gene” Goslin, 67, Dwight, Kansas and formerly of Manhattan, passed away November 5, 2025.
Gene was born on April 18, 1958, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son of Sterling Eugene Goslin Jr. and Billie Jean (Huddelston), he was the oldest of four children.
While serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, he met Jean Dobson. They were married on March 31, 1979, in Manhattan. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he started his 40-year career at Parker Hanafin.
Gene was a very active and involved father with his three children. From coaching softball, being a livestock leader in 4-H and supporting any wild and crazy ideas his kids came up with. Even though Gene was busy with work and his kids, he always made time to help on the family farm. He did anything from planting the fields, to putting up hay and working the cattle. He enjoyed life but not as much as he loved being a grandfather to his ten wonderful grandchildren.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents Sterling and Billie Goslin.
He is survived by his wife Jean; his daughters, Jerilyn Longren (Jared) of Dwight, Danielle Anderson (Bob) of Riley, his son Keith (Tonya) of Alta Vista; his ten grandchildren: Courtney Anderson, Tyson Goslin, Caden Doherty, Brendan Longren, Warren Longren, Westin Anderson, Corbin Anderson, Grayson Longren, Case Mulligan, and Theodore Goslin; his siblings, Robert Goslin (Gail) of Jourdanton, Texas, Pam Manning (Bobby) of Jourdanton, Texas, and Joseph Goslin (Elisa) of Pleasanton, Texas.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 8:00p.m. Thursday November 13 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.
Services will be held at 10:00a.m. Friday November 14 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan.
Memorial contributions in memory of Gene are suggested to the Sedalia Community Church or the Morris County 4-H Foundation. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com
C. Clyde Jones (Posted 11/5/25)
C. Clyde Jones, 102, of Manhattan, KS, passed from this life on Friday, October 31, leaving behind scores of friends and family who will miss him dearly, along with 3.5K Facebook friends!
He was born Clifton Clyde Jones on December 21, 1922, in Huntington, WV, the son of Clifton Clark Jones and Goldie Williams.
Clyde received a bachelor’s degree from Marshall University. With the start of WWII, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, and was called to active duty in July, 1943. He was sent to Chicago for officer’s training and while there, met the love of his life, Margaret “Midge” Scheldrup. He served in the South Pacific and after being discharged in 1946, he earned a Master’s and PhD from Northwestern University, returning to the Chicago area in part to be near Midge.
They were married on June 14, 1948, and daughters Karen and Kristin were born in Evanston. In 1953 he took a post teaching at Georgia State University and while in Atlanta, son Clifton Carl was born. Then in 1955 Clyde was hired to teach American Economic History at the University of Illinois. From there, he was recruited to come to Kansas State University to develop a School of Business in 1960.
Dr. C. Clyde Jones became the first dean of the K-State School of Commerce in 1962. He quickly became active in the Manhattan community, joining the Manhattan Rotary Club, serving as President of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce from 1965-66, and serving at the University as chairman of the Intercollegiate Athletic Council, which began his lifelong involvement with and love for K-State sports. He was Vice President for University Development from 1967-71, then returned to teaching until his retirement in December, 1986.
Clyde was a dedicated member of Rotary International for over 65 years, serving as Manhattan club president from 1975-76 and District Governor in 1988-89. He and Midge enjoyed hosting several Rotary exchange students. His involvement with Rotary International and the Manhattan Rotary Club included service as club president in 1975-1976 and District Governor in 1988-1989. He was named Rotarian of the year in 1985
Phase Two of his life started in 1987 with private consulting jobs for businesses and a rapidly multiplying array of opportunities to use his talents, wisdom and energy to give leadership and assistance to local organizations. He also individually advised and mentored many individuals, in business, career, and life. He freely lent his time and talents to help the community through involvement with efforts such as United Way campaigns, serving as a Stephen Minister with the First United Methodist Church, and volunteering with Shepherd’s Crossing, a local charity helping low-income families. He became known as someone who would commit himself to a cause and be generous with his time and finances. Clyde was a man of faith who highly valued loyalty, honesty and integrity.
After Midge died in 2016, Clyde decided to overcome the loneliness he felt by making at least one new friend each week. He rapidly became one of the most popular guys in town, becoming the honorary grandpa of the Kappa Kappa Gamma house, the K-State women’s basketball team, the Classy Cats, and others. He rightly claimed that spending time with so many young people kept him young. He also became widely known as a social media phenomenon!
Clyde loved to cook, perfecting his own pizza recipe through the years and serving it on Sunday nights to family and friends. But his claim to fame was his buttermilk pancakes. Even in his 90’s, Clyde had guests come for pancake breakfasts and was delighted when people invited themselves over for some!
Clyde loved Manhattan and committed himself to bettering it in any way he could. He said that “Manhappiness” was the perfect name for his home of 65 years. As a family, we thank all those who helped him have such a rich and fulfilling life here.
Clyde was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Midge, and his daughter, Karen Prevette. He is survived by his daughter, Kristin Schoeff (Eric) of Columbus, OH, and his son, Clifton Carl Jones, MD (Kim) of Topeka, KS. He has eleven grandchildren: Lisa Prevette Ward (Chris), Tony Prevette (Cassie), Laurie Prevette, David Schoeff (Bethany), Jonathan Schoeff (Candace), Michael Schoeff (Kaitlin), Daniel Schoeff (Sarah Niedergall), Stephen Schoeff (Aparna Baheti), Clifton Cook Jones (Jaclyn Kettler), Caleb Jones (Marie), and Grace Jones (Aaron Mohr). His twenty-three great-grandchildren (and their parents) live in seven states plus the District of Columbia.
A memorial service for C. Clyde will be held on Saturday, November 15, at 3:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Manhattan. The family will receive friends after the service at a reception at the church. A private family graveside service will take place earlier.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his honor to Shepherd’s Crossing (www.shepherdscrossingmhk.com, mention you’re donating to Clyde Jones memorial, or mail check to: Shepherd’s Crossing 621 Humboldt PO Box 1919, Manhattan, KS 66505-1919 and note that it’s for Clyde Jones memorial) and to the KSU Foundation (https://ksufoundation.org) to the C. Clyde Jones Memorial Fund (M47514).
The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with service arrangements. ymlfuneralhome.com
Robert Hanks (Posted 11/5/25)
Robert Lee Hanks, 74, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, Topeka, Kansas.
Robert was born on July 16, 1951, in Nuremberg, Germany, and was adopted by the loving family of Virgil and Stella Hanks. As the baby of the family, he joined his siblings: Virgil Jr., James Harv, Nancy, Mitzy Ann, and Alta.
Robert lived in California. After the untimely passing of their mother, Robert was raised by his eldest sister Nancy from ages 6 to 15. After graduating High School, Robert joined the armed forces.
Robert was a proud soldier who honorably served in the U.S. Army. Following his military separation, he dedicated 25 years to civil service, working for the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) as a hazardous material handler and later as a foreman in Barstow, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Fort Riley, Kansas, before his retirement. He also briefly served as a chaplain for the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department.
Robert enjoyed history, particularly the American Civil War era, and could often be found participating in reenactments. Cats, trains, and classic cars also brought a smile to his face. Robert took various jobs mowing grass in the Manhattan, Kansas, area when he ran out of his own grass to mow into perfection.
Robert met and married Darla Kay Bonner in Westmoreland, Kansas, and made the town their home. Robert gained a daughter through this union and made it official by adopting Pamela Lynne on November 27, 1990. After tolerating each other for long enough, Robert and Darla later divorced.
Robert is survived by his beloved daughter Pamela Hanks of Topeka, Kansas, cherished older sister Nancy Hysung of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and sister Alta Curtsinger of Waco, Texas.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Stella Hanks; brothers Virgil Jr. and James Harv; sister Mitzi Ann; son Robert Lee Hanks Jr.; and his nagging, albeit loving, ex-wife Darla. His heavenly reunion was surely loaded with loved ones and maybe a little drama.
Robert’s family will hold a graveside memorial service with Military Honors on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Westmoreland City Cemetery. There is no visitation, but friends are invited to attend the graveside service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Ascend Hospice. Please make checks payable to Ascend Hospice and those may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, Kansas, 66547.
In lieu of flowers, Robert’s family asks that if you have a loved one at Aldersgate Village, you make a commitment to go and check on them often.
Brent Wanamaker (Posted 11/5/25)
Brent D. Wanamaker, age 78, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.
Brent is survived by his wife, Vicky; children; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Arlis Wanamaker.
Cremation arrangements are in care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home. In honor of Brent’s wishes, no services will be held.
Shryll Lee Hoffman (Posted 11/4/25)
Shryll Lee Hoffman, age 79, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at her home.
Shryll was born on June 18, 1946, in St. Francis, KS, the daughter of Harold and Maxine (nee Baldwin) Blacker, the youngest of three children. She graduated from Salina High School with the class of 1964. She attended Kansas Wesleyan University on full scholarship and, earned a bachelor’s degree in Biological Science. Shryll completed her internship as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at The Research Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Upon completion, she accepted a position with Kansas State University Veterinary Hospital, where she was in charge of and taught laboratory procedures at the veterinary lab for over 20 years.
On June 14th, 1969, she united in marriage to Roger “Stony” Hoffman, in Salina, KS. She and Stony were married for over 56 years. In 1969, she and Stony also started the Double Bar Pine Nursery. After selling the nursery and leaving Kansas State, Shryll returned to hospital clinical laboratories with stops at the Irwin Army Hospital at Fort Riley, KS, and hospitals in Ruidoso, NM and Twenty-Nine Palms, CA. Retiring after 45 years in her profession, to Council Grove, KS where she and Stony enjoyed spending time on the lake and enjoying her family.
She was blessed with two sons: Brandon in 1972 and Dolan in 1974. Shryll loved her family and enjoyed the many adventures they had together. She also enjoyed many other pursuits over the years including cross stitch, listening to music and was an amazing cook. One of the pursuits she was most proud of accomplishing was learning to swim and ultimately becoming a certified SCUBA diving Instructor. This pursuit lead Shryll and Stony to open and run a Scuba diving store in Manhattan for several years. She and Stony also enjoyed traveling and visiting the occasional casino to play the slots.
Shryll will be deeply missed and is survived by her husband Stony. Shryll is also survived by her sons. Brandon (Michele) Hoffman of Manhattan, KS and Dolan (Jessica) Hoffman of Lubbock, TX; her grandchildren: Connor Hoffman of Manhattan, KS, Ryane Hoffman of Colorado Springs, CO, Dakota Hoffman of San Angelo, TX, Jasmynn Hoffman of Carlsbad, NM, and John Hoffman of Lubbock, TX; her sister Beverly (Larry) Shelton of Overland Park, KS and multiple nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Maxine Blacker and her brother, Dennis (Marilyn) Blacker.
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 10:00 until 11:30a.m. Thursday November 6, 2025, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00p.m. Thursday November 6, 2025, at the Welcome Cemetery in rural Geary County, Kansas.
The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the service arrangements. ymlfuneralhome.com
Robert Mundell (Posted 11/4/25)
Robert Wayne Mundell, 85, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on Friday (October 31, 2025) at Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista in Wamego, KS. Bob was a loving, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Born June 18, 1940, in Falls City, Nebraska, Robert was the son of Ray C. and Mable F. (Kastner) Mundell. He married Barbara Emma “Betty” Eisfeld on May 26, 1968, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salina, Kansas. She died July 26, 2021. Robert graduated from Lindsborg High School in Lindsborg, KS in 1958.
Robert proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy from 1961 to 1966 in active duty and later transferred to reserve duty at the U.S. Naval Reserve Air Station in Yuma, AZ until Honorably Discharged in 1967. He earned many honors including on more than one occasion “Plane Captain of the Month” while serving upon the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard aircraft carrier Attack Squadron One Hundred Ninety-Six of the pacific fleet.
Following his discharge, Robert began working in the construction industry as a plumber and pipefitter. He contributed to projects across residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Throughout his fifty-plus years in the industry, Robert’s dedication was widely recognized. Both colleagues and business owners valued his commitment and professionalism. He was initiated into Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 609, Manhattan, KS, in 1972. Robert actively promoted the organization, periodically serving on committees and the executive board.
He was a proud member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local for 53 years, retiring under
Local 441, Wichita, KS. Later in his retirement, Robert worked as a courier for LabCorp in Manhattan, KS. He was fondly known for bringing treats and garden goods to the acquaintances at the multiple medical offices along his route. His thoughtful gestures were eagerly anticipated by staff, brightening their days and fostering a sense of camaraderie throughout the community. He was also a member of the St. George American Legion Post No. 260 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Manhattan, KS.
Robert enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, gardening, singing and playing guitar. He shared and enjoyed his many interests with friends and family of which there are so many fond memories.
Survivors include his son Fred Mundell (Lorrie) of Wamego, KS; two grandchildren, Claire Elizabeth Mundell of Williams, OR and Matthew Ray Mundell of Lawrence, KS. Sisters’ in-law, Karen Mundell and Connie Mundell and numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Ray C. Mundell, mother Mabel (Kastner) Mundell, his wife, Barbara (Eisfeld) Mundell, sisters Arlene (Charles) Kelly, Delpha (Charles) Adams, Geneva Seymour, brothers Danny Mundell and Richard Mundell.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be held Thursday morning (November 6, 2025) at 11:00 at Westmoreland City Cemetery with Pastor Jol Klein officiating.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening (November 5, 2025) from 5:00 to 7:00 and Thursday morning from 10:00 to 10:30 at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Good Samaritan Society in Wamego or Elara Caring Hospice. The people of these organizations made Roberts’ final days comfortable and peaceful for which his family is very grateful. Please make checks payable to the organization of your choice and those may be sent to Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.
Michael Klinker (Posted 11/4/25)
Baptized at birth at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital by a nun because he was not thought to survive, he led a life of 87 years guided by his Catholic faith. Michael Henry Klinker of Belleair, Florida, and longtime resident of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on All Saints Day, November 1, 2025. He was born March 7, 1938, to Aloysius and Mary Altepeter Klinker in Lafayette, Indiana.
Growing up in Lafayette, Michael attended St. Mary Elementary School, Jefferson High School, and was a proud graduate of Purdue University. In his youth, he was an altar server at St. Mary Cathedral and a paperboy for the Lafayette Journal and Courier. Throughout adulthood, he would regularly be sporting Boilermaker attire.
He married Carolyn Ann Schelle in West Lafayette in June 1967. The Christmas season was always of significance to him as he and Carolyn were engaged on Christmas Eve and celebrated at Midnight Mass in Chicago in 1966. Through the years, they attended Midnight Mass as a family and shared their story with their kids. Michael and Carolyn were blessed with two children; Suzanne (Nathan Freeby) of Belleair, Florida, and Michael John (Kelly) of Kalispell, Montana.
Michael’s Federal service began with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in West Lafayette engaging in corn research, and in 1972, he and others from the team relocated their families to Manhattan to conduct wheat research. Flour, small loaves of bread, and sponge cakes from the U.S. Grain Marketing Research Center were favorites around the family kitchen table. He became a fan of Kansas State University and supported the Wildcats except for when they played the Boilermakers. In to retirement, he continued owning and renting apartment homes across Manhattan where many college students and young professionals got their start. He worked hard, and played hard, and shared his talents and time. While his kids were in school, he was a leader of the Strong 4-H Club and served as President of the Parent Teacher Organization at the Manhattan Catholic Schools. At Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Michael served on the parish council, was a Eucharistic minister, and greeter. Retirement from the USDA provided him with new and renewed opportunities to make impact in the community. He expanded his voluntarism to include the Seven Dolors budget shop and food pantry, and teamed with Carolyn to support the Science Club and Science Olympiad while she continued teaching middle school science. He was so proud to have helped a family friend from Cambodia achieve U.S. citizenship.
Michael and Carolyn enjoyed travelling. Vacations were often to Indiana, and after retirement, they started seeing more of the United States having bought a camper and explored throughout the Midwest and Western states. The Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 were annual family trips where he experienced the enthusiasm for automotive racing and engineering with his son. He and Carolyn saw Pope Benedict at Yankee Stadium in New York and toured Italy and Vatican City with their daughter. Michael and Carolyn relocated to Belleair, Florida, in 2015 so his health could be supported by family. He was a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Clearwater. He enjoyed daily drives with Carolyn around the Gulf and intercoastal with a stop at McDonald’s for a Diet Coke.
Michael was predeceased by his beloved brother and sister-in-law, William and Helen Klinker; his nephew, John Klinker; his parents; and parents-in-law, Robert and Kathryn Schelle. In addition to his wife, children, and their spouses, he is loved by his grandchildren, Paige Klinker and Adeline Klinker of Kalispell, and Michael Thomas Freeby of Belleair. He is also survived by beloved brothers- and sisters-in-law, Kay and Leo Klemme and Robert Fred and Dorotha Schelle of West Lafayette, and nieces and nephews.
He will be interred at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Clearwater.