Richard Lehrman
Richard Lehrman passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Ascension Via Christi hospital on May 16, 2026, following a brief illness. He had several medical issues throughout his lifetime, and his body was not able to fight this illness.
Rich was born on April 11, 1952, in Newton, Kansas to Ralph and Barbara (Mohn) Lehrman. He went to school in Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 1970. After graduation he attended the University of Kansas for 2 years. He transferred to Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia State University) and graduated in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. While a student at KU he met Marcia Steinel. They were married on May 14, 1972, and had three children together.
He worked as a staff accountant with Mize, Houser, Mellinger, and Kimes for about 6 months. Then he left them and went to work for Dillons in Manhattan, Kansas as a meat cutter, which was the job he had while going to school at Emporia Kansas State College. He had a 35-year career with Dillons working as a meat cutter, meat market manager, and assistant manager. During these 35 years he was transferred from Manhattan to Olathe to Lenexa to Topeka to McPherson, and then back to Manhattan where he was working when he retired in 2013.
He was a long-time member of Grace Baptist Church and had been involved in men’s Bible study groups, small group ministry, middle school Sunday school teacher, and a leader in Pioneer clubs and Awana. He had a unique sense of humor and loved to make people laugh.
Rich was preceded in death by his parents by his parents, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Conrad and Lois Steinel, grandparents, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is survived by his wife of the home and sons, Christopher (Kristine) Lehrman, Matthew (Kara) Lehrman, daughter Rebekah (James) Stowe, grandchildren Kayleigh Lehrman, Olivia (Lucas) Brea, Robby Lehrman, Elisha Lehrman, Parker Stowe, and Sadie Stowe, his beloved dog Rylee, and several cousins.
Memorial services will be Friday, June 5, at Grace Baptist Church, 2901 Dickens Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. Family visitation will be at 9:30 AM, with services to follow at 11:00 AM.
A private inurnment will occur at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Grace Baptist Church. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with service arrangements. ymlfuneralhome.com
Tracy Leo Crubel
Tracy Leo Crubel, age 64, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at Good Shephard Hospice in Manhattan, KS.
He was born on September 1, 1961, in Riceville, IA, the oldest of six children to Don and Sylvia Crubel.
Tracy attended Seven Dolors and graduated from Luckey High School in 1979. He went on to attend Bethany College in Lindsborg before returning home to work for the family construction company, D&R Construction. In 1989, Tracy and his brother John became partners in D&R Construction and together they continued to build a quality construction business with an excellent reputation in the Manhattan area community.
On June 23, 1984, Tracy married his high school sweetheart Theresa (Birnbaum) Crubel. Together they had three children, Brandon, Rachel, and Bethany. They shared nearly 42 years of marriage.
Tracy enjoyed playing sports, camping with his family, and taking annual fishing trips. One of his greatest joys in life was watching his children play sports. He had a drive for helping others and donating his time and efforts for the betterment of people and places that were important to him, including Manhattan Catholic Schools and Seven Dolors Catholic church.
Tracy was preceded in death by his father, Don Crubel and his son, Brandon Crubel.
Tracy is survived by his mother, Sylvia Crubel of Manhattan; his wife, Theresa Crubel of Manhattan; daughter Rachel (Lucas) Carpenter of Osborne; daughter Bethany (Zachary) Richard of Concordia; sister Angie (Tim) Schultz of Manhattan; brother John (Peggy) Crubel of Manhattan; sister Sharon (Mike) Schmaderer of Solomon; sister Donna (Rob) Baker of Tescott; sister Diane (Nick) Hahn of Wichita; four precious granddaughters and a grandson due to be born in June. Tracy is also survived by numerous other family members, friends, and community members who knew and loved him.
The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:00 pm on Thursday May 21 at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A Parish Vigil will follow in the funeral home chapel lead by Deacon Tim Donohoue.
Mass of the Christian burial will be held at 10 am on Friday May 22 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan with Father Gale Hammerschmidt as Celebrant. Interment will immediately follow at Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan.
The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Tracy to the Manhattan Catholic Schools. Contributions may be left 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
Amanda Dezirae Bluthard
Amanda Dezirae Bluthardt came home from the hospital in a red and white Christmas stocking. She was born December 12, 1979, in Manhattan, Kansas to Becky Bluthardt (Berry) and Larry “Butch” Bluthardt.
Her sister Jantzie Lynn Bluthardt was 10 years older and elated to have a baby sister – until that sister turned into a teenager.
Amanda was active in 4-H and showed – horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs. Showing livestock in her home counties Riley, Greenwood and nationally. Denver Western Stock show.
At the early age of five, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Her diabetes was a lifelong battle to manage. Her granny, Jean Berry, came and lived with the family, helped the family, and took care of Amanda.
Amanda lived and attended school in both Eureka, Kansas and Manhattan, Kansas.
In 1997, Amanda received her GED and quickly enrolled in the School of Cosmetology at Topeka, Kansas. Her talent in nail tech earned her first place in a National Nail competition. Her clients loved artistic nail care and her bubbly personality.
In 2002, Amanda gave birth to her son Teygan John Azberry Bluthardt. Unusual names were given to all Bluthardts, including Amanda. She fought addiction, depression, and mental illness. Which led to her sister and mother raising Teygan.
She liked the color pink, listening to gospel music, coloring, animals, gardening and being with friends. She professed salvation and died too young.
On February 13, 2019, she married Shawn Rookstool of Clay Center, Kansas.
Years of poor health issues caused her to have a leg amputated in 2021. A year later she became dependent on dialysis because of kidney failure.
Her sudden passing on May 1, 2026, left her family and friends missing her fun-loving spirit. Her big ideas. She wanting to help improve her world, and her “no filter” conversations.
She is survived by her husband Shawn, mother Becky, sister Jantzie, cousins, aunts, uncles and many, many friends.
Amanda is preceded in death by her son Teygan, Father Larry, Grandparents Ray and Geraldine Bluthardt, & Gus and Jean Berry. Aunts Edrena Adolph and Bette Skaggs
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 1:00 until 2:00p.m. Saturday May 9 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.
Funeral services will be held following the visitation starting at 2:00p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at the Valley View Memorial Park in Manhattan.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Amand Dezirae Bluthardt Rookstool Memorial Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Irene Anne Meadors
Irene Anne Meadors, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in Topeka, Kansas, on April 29, 2026. She was born on July 14, 1948, to Ruth and Claude Causey.
Irene graduated from Wamego High School in 1968 before attending Ozark Bible College, where she met the love of her life, Roy Meadors. The two were united in marriage in 1972 and built a life centered around faith, family, kindness, and service to others. Together they raised three children: April, Crystal, and John.
Irene had a heart for children and devoted much of her life to children’s ministry, becoming a certified children’s ministry worker. Her faith guided the way she cared for others, and she was known for welcoming people into her home as though they were family. Many who had nowhere else to turn found warmth, comfort, and acceptance at Irene’s table. She loved cooking and baking for those she cared about and created countless memories with her family over the years.
One cherished memory shared by her daughter April was of family road trips filled with singing to help pass the time. On one memorable stop at a rest area, nearby travelers heard the family singing and began clapping along, turning an ordinary moment into one filled with laughter and joy, the kind of moment Irene seemed to create so effortlessly.
She is survived by her children, April Barrows (Dale), Crystal Clark (George), and John Meadors; her siblings, Claudia Leeds (Arnold), Glenn Causey, Michael Causey (Shelli), and Kitty DeMars (Fred); several spoiled grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a handful of terrific nieces and nephews.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Roy Meadors; one brother; two sisters; and a nephew. Irene will be remembered for her unwavering faith, generous spirit, loving heart, and the way she made everyone feel welcome and cared for.
Her legacy lives on in the family she cherished and the many lives she touched through her kindness and ministry.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 4pm-8pm at Irvin Parkview Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at Grace Baptist Church of Manhattan on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11am. Burial will follow Monday, June 8, 2026 at Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at 11am.
Irvin Parkview Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Roberta E. Rebiskie
Roberta E. Rebiskie, 96, of McFarland, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) at Good Samaritan Society-Valley Vista in Wamego.
Roberta was born on April 25, 1930, in Gings, Indiana, the daughter of Anthony Brian and Lena (Wuensch) Hood.
Roberta was married to Neil Kirkham on March 27, 1951. To this union were born two children, Sandra K. Kirkham and William Kirkham. The couple later divorced.
Roberta later married Edmund Ash Piper on June 25, 1966. To this union were born two children, Karen Piper and Perry Piper. Edmund preceded her in death on August 8, 1972.
Roberta then married Louis Rebiskie on October 22, 1988, in McFarland, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2008.
She was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland. She enjoyed playing cards and dominoes. She was a member in the Spring Creek Community Club, McFarland Senior Citizens, and District 3 Card Club.
After graduating from Mays High School in 1948, she worked for the Kopper Kettle in Morristown, Indiana. While working there she had the honor of serving the Cincinnati Reds baseball team. Furthermore, she made homemade pies and sold them to the Kopper Kettle, the Blue Bird Restaurant, Valley Vista Good Samaritan Nursing Home and many others. Roberta was well known for homemade graham cracker butterscotch pies and her chocolate covered peanut butter balls. A lot of her family, coworkers, friends, and dancers got to par take in these treats.
She worked for over 20 years as a physical therapy aide at Valley Vista Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Wamego, and later as a CNA at Gran Villas/Vantage Park Assisted Living in Wamego, where she remained until her retirement. She also sold Avon for a number of years. Between 1999 and 2008 she routinely excelled in sales and as was awarded the Mrs. Albee Award for reaching the President’s Club.
One of her greatest passions was square dancing. She began lessons in 1974 with the Dutch Mill Swingers and became an active member of the Dutch Mill Swingers, Flint Hills Squares, the Lone Wranglers, and the Strato Jets Clubs. She faithfully attended square dance conventions, beginning with the Kansas State Convention in 1975, and did not miss a convention for more than 40 years. She also attended at least 45 National Square Dance Conventions.
In 1999, she received a Certificate of Appreciation at the 48th National Convention in Indianapolis. She participated in Square Dance Outfit Fashion Shows and proudly represented Kansas at the National Conventions in 1999 and 2006. In 2018, she was inducted into the Kansas Square Dance Association Hall of Fame.
She is survived by her four children: Sandra K. Bulmer of Batesville, Indiana; William Kirkham of Rushville, Indiana, Karen Moege (Darrin) of Alma, Kansas; and Perry A. Piper of McFarland, Kansas; along with 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild, two brothers, Roman Hood and Eddie Hood, a sister in law, Alice Kimble, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; a son in law, Rick L. Burke, three sisters, Mary Hartzler, Alice Neely, and Patricia Pike; and one brother, Joseph Hood.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma, with Rev. Robert Grimm and Rev. Terry DeGiovanni officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in McFarland, Kansas.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 8, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or St. John Lutheran School. Contributions may be left with Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.
Mary Kay Henry
Mary Kay Henry, age 79 of Randolph, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Wellsprings of Westmoreland.
She was born November 19, 1946 in Marysville, the daughter of Howard Carl and Dorothy Mae (Thompson) Funk.
Mary Kay graduated from Marysville High School with the class of 1965 and then went to the Omaha School of Practical Nursing to get her degree in Nursing. Through her career, she worked at the Hanover Hospital, Leonardville Nursing Home, Good Shepherd Homecare & Hospice, Meadowlark Hills and most recently at Lafene Health Center in the Women’s Clinic for 12 years, retiring in 2011.
On May 30, 1979 in Boulder, Colorado, she married Harold Eugene “Gene” Henry. He preceded her in death in 2013.
She was a member of the Walsburg Lutheran Church where she served as a council member, Sunday school teacher, member of the altar committee and the LCW. She was also a member of Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. In their younger years, she and Gene enjoyed their bowling league. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed being a member of many quilt guilds. She used her talents to make pieces for family and friends or donated many quilts to charity events including Quilts for Lutheran World Relief.
Mary Kay is survived by her son, Jared and his wife, Heather of Manhattan; her grandson, Hudson Lee Henry; Gene’s children, Jon Henry of Manhattan and Cindy Henry of Hutchinson; her sister, Jane (Richard) Temps of Marysville; niece, Crystal Titus of Manhattan; nephew, Shelby Temps of Marysville; 3 step grandchildren, Lea, Lacy and Lyle Folsom and 1 step great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Gene.
Visitation will be held from 6 – 7 pm, Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am, Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Walsburg Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the Walsburg Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Walsburg Lutheran Church and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left for the family at apfunerals.com.
Ray E. Hightower
Ray E. Hightower of Manhattan passed away on May 3, 2026, at Meadowlark Hills, Manhattan.
He had served on the Kansas State University College of Engineering faculty for 48 years, retiring as Assistant Dean of Engineering.
He was born in Corning, Kansas, and lived most of his youth in Bern, Kansas, where he graduated high school. He was a graduate of DeVry University and Kansas State University. He served as Scoutmaster for Troop 74 for nearly 14 years. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Wamego, Kansas.
In June 1959, Ray married Marlene Bauman at the First Lutheran Church, Sabetha, Kansas. They made their home in Manhattan.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marlene; his children, Michelle Cromer and Ron Hightower; his grandsons, Joshua (Betsy) Cromer and Jacob Cromer; and his great grandchildren, Jack, Theodore, Elizabeth, and Thomas Cromer. Surviving also are his brother Stanley (Janice) Hightower; and his sisters Nancy Swille, and Janie Glace; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Maudie Hightower, and his brothers-in-law, Bill Glace and Phil Swille.
The funeral will be held Saturday, May 16, 10:30 a.m., at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Wamego, Kansas. The family will hold a private inurnment.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Scout Troop 74, or to the KSU Foundation/Memo line: T69250 [this is the Ray E. Hightower Honorary Scholarship for Engineering Students], and left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Donald Lee Winsor
Donald Lee Winsor, born May 17, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.
Donald graduated from Wichita’s North High School in June 1956. Shortly after, he joined the United States Navy, where he underwent boot camp in San Diego and served as a Medical Corpsman. His naval career took him to various locations, including San Diego’s Balboa Naval Hospital, the U.S. Naval Hospital in Oakland, California, Hawaii, Guam, and Treasure Island Naval Base near San Francisco. He was discharged from the Navy in 1960.
Following his military service, Donald moved back to Wichita and worked at Wesley Medical Center as a Scrub Tech. It was there that he met his future wife, Virginia Lee Hanneman, a student nurse training in the Surgery Unit. They married on May 13, 1962, at the Mennonite Brethren Church in Burns, Kansas.
Donald pursued further education, attending college part-time while working full-time for 11 years. During 10 and a half of those years, he served as a police officer in the Wichita Police Department. His roles included patrol officer, radar and motorcycle officer, traffic accident investigator, and Detective in the Crime Lab. He graduated from Wichita State University in 1973.
After leaving the police department, Donald dedicated 30 years to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), retiring on April 1, 2001. Throughout his career, Donald was known for his dedication and commitment to his work.
Donald was the son of Ralph E. Winsor and Stella Marie Bierman, both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Winsor, and his brother, LeRoy Winsor.
He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Lee Winsor; their son Daniel Winsor and his wife Stacey; brother-in-law Keith Hanneman and his wife Delores (and family); grandchildren Dalton Winsor, Brittany Poquette and her husband Nathan, Chase Winsor, Katie Winsor, Kadan Winsor, and Koltan Winsor; and great-grandchildren Theodore Poquette and Olivia.
A visitation will be held at Trinity Baptist Church on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the same location beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment with military honors will be held in the Wamego City Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested and may be made payable to the Samaritan’s Purse and left in care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, 66547.