Terrale Johnson (Posted 4/26/24)
Bill Patzell (Posted 4/26/24)
William “Bill” Andrew Patzell, Jr. was born to Bill and Mary (Dale) Patzell on June 23, 1934 in
Topeka. At the age of two, the family moved to Manhattan, where he spent the rest of his life.
He graduated Sacred Heart Academy, Manhattan, and then graduated St. Joseph’s Military
Academy in Hays. In the fall of l952 he enrolled at Kansas State University where he was a
member of Phi Kappa Fraternity.
Bill and Venita were married April 11, 1955 and began their love life which lasted 69 years. Bill
started managing the Manhattan Floral Company in the early 60’s and continued for nearly 40
years. Bill was an FTD association member and leader in the floral industry until his retirement
in 1998.
As owner and manager, he quickly developed a knack for being able to talk to
anybody, anytime, about anything, and developed lifelong friends. It didn’t matter if they were
from Norman, Oklahoma, or Rome, Italy. His group of close friends grew through the 1990’s
culminating with a 50 th Wedding Anniversary Party that is still talked about today.
Bill and Venita enjoyed retirement traveling with friends near and far and spending time with
family.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother and father, infant daughter Constance, step-mother
Charlotte, Mary (sister) and Walt Pfanenstiel, brother-in-law Joe Jarboe, sister-in-law Rosetta
Garnand, Daughters-in-law Patti (Chris) and Shari (Curt), and son-in-law Phil (Ann).
Bill is survived by Venita and their children Chris (Cathy) Patzell, Curt Patzell, Cindy (Rod)
Esch, Ann Patzell, and Amy (Jamie) Lee. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jessica,
Cortney, Andrew, Brett, Adam, Allie, Amy, Wendy, Corey and thirteen great grandchildren.
Other survivors include sisters-in-law Mary Will and Cheryl Robertson and several nieces and
nephews.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 29 th , at Seven Dolors
Catholic Church with Father Kerry Ninemire as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Sunset
Cemetery in Manhattan.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, April 28th, at the Yorgensen-
Meloan-Londeen Funeral
Mary Pollack (Posted 4/26/24)
Mary Helm Pollack, aged 93, died on April 11, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was formerly a resident of Manhattan, Kansas, and of New York City. She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence Wolfe Pollack and her two beloved wire-haired dachshunds, Monty and Fred. She is survived by her son John Helm Pollack and his wife Lynne Farrington, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The daughter of Mary Brownell Helm and John Frederick Helm, Jr., of Manhattan, she was born on December 23, 1930, at Charlotte Swift Hospital in Manhattan; her doctor was Dr. Belle Little. She attended Eugene Field grade school and Manhattan High School, graduating in 1948. She received her B.S. degree in art from Kansas State College of Agriculture & Applied Science (Kansas State University). After her graduation, she moved to Manhattan, New York, where she worked at the Downtown Gallery and at the New York University School of Law before her marriage to Lawrence (Larry) Pollack in 1956.
Even while living in New York, Mary remained closely connected to her hometown, the “other” Manhattan. She worked diligently for the establishment of the Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University, where she served on the Board of Visitors. She also supported the Department of Architecture where her father had taught. During her retirement years in Manhattan, she and her husband Larry returned to and restored her childhood home on Fairchild Avenue.
She will be laid to rest nearby at Sunset Cemetery, alongside her husband and her parents.
The family will greet friends during a visitation on Saturday May 4, 2024 from 9:00 until 10:15a.m. at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A procession will be formed to go to the Sunset Cemetery.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday May 4, 2024 at the Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan.
Ida Roberts (Posted 4/24/24)
Ida Johanna (Kauer) Roberts, passed away on April 23, 2024, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.
She was born April 9,1931 in Spearville, Kansas to Theodore and Anna (Diehl) Bosman. However, shortly thereafter, her mother passed away from complications and she was adopted by Anna’s sister Ida (Diehl) and husband Andrew Kauer and moved with them to Ogden, Kansas where she grew up.
While working as a telephone supervisor, at Ft Riley, she met and married Milton T Roberts (Pete). Pete and Ida had four children: Dianna, Debra, Deidre and Milton Jr (Tom). They had been married for 53 years.
Ida loved traveling. This was made possible by Pete’s time in the Army. They moved from Ft Riley to Colorado, France, California, Washington State, Germany and then back to Ft Riley where Pete eventually retired.
In Ida’s spare time she loved to knit Afghans. She would give them as presents to family and friends.
Ida was also a wonderful cook and baker. Her mother worked as a cook for a K-State fraternity and prior to transferring to France she was called on to help her out. The boys loved her meatloaf more than her mother’s and they asked her to stay and cook for them.
Ida felt one of her greatest accomplishments was graduating from Kansas State University while she was in her sixties.
Ida was preceded in death by her husband Milton T Roberts (Pete), her father and mother Andrew & Ida Kauer and Theodore and Anna Bosman, her three sisters, Rita Kauer, Monica Hornung and EllaRose Jones. She is survived by her sister Alice Bucher, daughter Dianna Sorenson, daughter Debra Roberts, daughter Deidre Back and son Milton (Tom).
Ida and Milton (Pete) have 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. She will be dearly missed.
Graveside services will be held at 11AM Tuesday, April 30th, at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Ogden with Deacon Ed Souza officiating. A Celebration of Ida’s life will be held in May.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wellspring of Westmoreland. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Loma Stuewe (Posted 4/23/24)
Loma Arlene Stuewe went to her eternal home on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 99. She would have celebrated her 100th birthday in less than two months. Loma passed peacefully at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas due to complications from a fall.
Loma was born June 18, 1924, on the family farm north of McFarland, Kansas. She was one of six daughters born to Henry and Emma (Weith) Mathies. Loma received the rite of Holy Baptism on July 16, 1924, at Trinity Lutheran Church, McFarland. She later confirmed her faith in her Lord and Savior by rite of confirmation on June 5, 1938, at Trinity Lutheran. Loma’s faith guided her during her entire lifetime and her love for the Lord could be seen in her role as a wife, mother, and friend. Loma met her future husband at a Walther League meeting at church where they both attended youth services.
Loma Arlene Mathies married Milton John Stuewe on January 21, 1945, at St. John Lutheran Church, Alma, Kansas. Following a honeymoon to the Kansas City Livestock Auction, Milton and Loma returned to make their home on the family farm south of Alma. To this union were born five sons. The couple worked side-by-side raising their sons and livestock. During a typical summer Loma raised several hundred chicks. A routine summer day included butchering 12 to 15 fryers, three or four of which ended up on the table each day for lunch. In 1995 the couple retired and Loma’s dream to move to “town” was achieved when they moved to their new home in the city of Alma. Milton and Loma enjoyed 65 years of marriage. Milton died in September 2009. Loma moved to the Alma Manor five years ago and lived there until its closure a year ago. She spent her last year residing at Rolling Hills, Topeka.
Loma was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where she remained active until her health declined. Loma was a member of Friendship Circle and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. She was famous for her coconut cream pies and glazed donuts which were always requested for the many meals served at the church, in the community and especially at family gatherings.
Loma was an artisan known for her quilting skills. She lovingly completed quilts for her children and grandchildren. For many years she worked countless hours making quilts that were sent to people in need abroad, to Lutheran seminary students, students at Lutheran colleges, confirmands, and the local shelter. Loma enjoyed being a participant of the “living quilt display” at the Wabaunsee County Historical Museum. Loma could be seen actively working with her church sisters serving decades of meals for the annual Alma Co-Op Association Supper, Cattleman’s Association Dinner, Soil Conservation Dinner, and AAL annual meetings. She helped serve countless funeral dinners for church members.
Loma is survived by her five sons: Milton Jr. and Candy, Alma, Ray, and Shiela, Wichita, Kansas, Gerald and Darcy, Alma, Ervan and Pamela, Alma, and Mark and Sharon, Maple Hill, Kansas. Milton and Loma have 15 grandchildren: Shaun Stuewe, Sarajane Waris, Darcy (Russell) Torrey, Melissa (Norman) Smith, David (Kim) Stuewe, Ryan (Alyssa) Stuewe, Heather (Todd) Orton, Brandon (Jackie) Stuewe, Brooke (Kohath) Ben-Israel, Morgan (Seth) Brees, Kristie Stuewe, Justin (Alicia) Stuewe, Travis (Katelynn) Stuewe, Richy (Carolyn) Richardson, and Jill (Jake) Graham. They were further blessed with 34 great-grandchildren: Lacie, Ashley, Chelsea, Seth, Ethan, Eve, Sage, Colton, Austin, Fletcher, Cameron, Karlee, Reagan, Ashton, Meghan, Jacob, Lucas, Hunter, Hanna, Sigil, Talen, Cyler, Amelia, Abram, Christian, Nolan, Soria, Hazel, Kaley, Levi, Jameson, Jacob, Kaleb and Luke. Expanding the family further are14 great great-grandchildren. Loma is also survived by her sisters Inez Theel, Laverne Falk, and sister-in-law Charmaine Stuewe.
She was preceded in death by her husband Milton, daughter-in-law Laura Stuewe, great great-granddaughter Ava Cheely, and sisters Esther Stuewe, Lillie Neff, and Ella Theel.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 26, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma, with burial following at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Reverend Robert Grimm will officiate. The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Robert Beattie (Posted 4/21/24)
Robert Charles Beattie, age 63, of Ogden, passed away April 16, 2024 at his home in Ogden.
Bob was born on April 1, 1961 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Richard and Delores Beattie. He joined the U.S. Army and served for over 20 years until he retired in 2005. He earned many ribbons and awards during his years of service, including the Bronze Star. After his retirement he worked multiple contracting jobs on and off Fort Riley.
On March 9, 1985 in Delran, New Jersey, Bob was united in marriage to Kelly Horn. She survives at their home in Ogden.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his daughter Keri Enriquez (Jeremy), and his son Robert Beattie (Melinda), and also his five grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Beattie will be held at 10:00a.m. Thursday April 25, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, with Pastor Steve Ratliff officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley in Manhattan.
Carl Hoefler (Posted 4/18/24)
Carl Joseph Hoefler, age 95, of Manhattan, died April 16, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan.
He was born March 16, 1929, in Westphalia, Kansas, the son of Vincent Joseph and Caroline Ann (Stahl) Hoefler.
Carl grew up in rural Westphalia on the family farm and graduated from Westphalia High School.
He farmed in the Westphalia area until 1955 when he moved to the Manhattan Area. He then worked for Mertz Farms, R&G Market, Frye Farms and at Doebele IGA Market prior to joining the Manhattan Fire Department. He worked for 22 years as a Fireman and then for 7 years for the Manhattan Water Department. While with the Fire Department he worked for Carl Drumm General Contracting as a laborer. Carl loved working and he was skilled in many crafts.
Carl was a very devout member of the Catholic Church and served as an Altar boy at his home church, St. Teresa Catholic Church in Westphalia, from 4th grade until the week before he got married. He was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan.
He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Konza Prairie Chapter of the United States Bowling Congress. He was a sports fan and enjoyed bowling, traveling, hunting and fishing. Most of all Carl loved his family and was a great father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved going to his family’s activities and spent many hours in the bleachers watching all of their events and activities.
On September 15, 1951, in Westphalia, Kansas, he was married to Patricia Joan Colvin. Patricia preceded Carl in death on March 21, 2003. He was also preceded in death by five siblings: Richard, Vincent and John Hoefler, Anna Huerter, and by a brother in infancy.
Survivors include five children: Carla Jacobia (Jim) of Wamego, KS, Marcia Roets of Manhattan, Rob Hoefler (Mary) of Manhattan, Steve Hoefler (Brenda) of Manhattan, and Mike Hoefler (Kim) of Pawhuska, OK; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. Sunday, April 21st, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A Parish Vigil will be held at 5:30 P.M. Sunday, in the funeral home chapel.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 22nd, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan with Father Gale Hammerschmidt as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House or Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Nancy Songs (Posted 4/17/24)
Nancy Marie Songs, 72, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at University of Kansas St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, Kansas. She was a life-long resident of the area.
She was born January 22, 1952, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Alfred Paul and Fern Arlene (Ehrlich) TenEyck. Nancy moved to Alma as a young teenager where she attended Wabaunsee High School. She loved to go dancing and it was at one of these dances she met the love of her life Ray and at 18, married Ray Herman Songs on May 2, 1970. They celebrated 53 years together in 2023. Ray preceded her in death on January 12, 2024.
She worked as an office manager at Konza Veterinary Clinic in Manhattan for 20 years. Her love for animals was seen at the veterinary clinic and with her well known Saanen dairy goat herd. She loved showing her goats at club, county, and national shows throughout Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado. She also worked as a meat packer and manager at Flint Hills Food in Alma for 17 years. Additionally, she assisted serving food at the Riley County Jail when it was located in downtown Manhattan, Kansas.
In her early years with Ray, they loved to go horseback riding.
She is survived by her daughter: Tina Marie McIntyre, and her husband, Larry; her three grandchildren, Bryant Michael Songs (Amber Sowell), Lucas Eugene McIntyre (Alicia Farmer), and Elizabeth Marie McIntyre (Kyle Ziegelmeier), all of Manhattan; her great-grandchildren, Eric Nowland, Nevaeh Sowell, D’Leah Songs, Doniella Songs, and Azalea Songs; her brothers, Alfred TenEyck, Jr. (Cheryl), Silver Lake, and Dean TenEyck, Alma, and well as many other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Inurnment will follow in Wabaunsee Township Cemetery. The family will greet friends, prior to the funeral service, beginning at 9:30 am. They suggest memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.